UK has two cases of variant linked to South Africa
Travel restrictions and quarantine rules have been introduced to limit the spread. Source link
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Covid jab ‘very likely’ to protect against new variant
The new variant has also been found in Denmark, the Netherlands and South Africa – countries which, like the UK, are experienced at carrying out genome sequencing – and is likely to be present in many more. Source link
Covid: New variant detected ‘due to strength of UK surveillance’
EU urges countries to lift UK travel bans Dozens of countries, alarmed by a new coronavirus variant, have suspended travel links with the UK. Source link
Coronavirus: Impact of new variant on children investigated
New coronavirus variant: What do we know? Source link
COVID Variant in UK Sparks Travel Restrictions
Dec. 21, 2020 — A highly transmissible coronavirus variant had been detected in the United Kingdom, leading Prime Minister Boris Johnson to shut down parts of the country and triggering other nations to impose travel and shipping restrictions on England. Johnson was holding a crisis meeting with ministers Monday on how to go forward … Read more
New coronavirus variant: What do we know?
By James GallagherHealth and science correspondent image copyrightGetty Images The rapid spread of a new variant of coronavirus has been blamed for the introduction of strict tier four mixing rules for millions of people, harsher restrictions on mixing at Christmas in England, Scotland and Wales, and other countries placing the UK on a travel ban. … Read more
Professor Chris Whitty on new variant of Covid-19
A new variant of coronavirus has been found which is growing faster in some parts of England, MPs have been told. England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty told a press conference there was “no evidence” it was more dangerous. He also spoke about how it can be tested for, and if the effectiveness of … Read more
‘New variant’ of coronavirus identified – Hancock
‘Mutant coronavirus’ seen before on mink farms, say scientists Source link
More than 1,000 cases of ‘new variant’ virus
A new variant of Covid-19 could be speeding up the spread of cases in parts of south east England, Matt Hancock has told MPs. The health secretary explained more than 1,000 cases had been found in 60 council areas but they were predominantly in south east England, with numbers “increasing rapidly”. He said similar variants … Read more
2020 Hyundai Creta prices revised, new petrol base variant added
Hyundai Motor India has revised the 2020 Hyundai Creta prices across all the variants and added a fresh entry-level petrol trim to the SUV’s line-up. Following the revision, the new Hyundai Creta prices now start at Rs 9.82 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) and touch Rs 17.32 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) for the top-spec variant. Earlier, … Read more