New coronavirus strain in south-east England prompts fears of third lockdown

Reports suggest strain could lead to restrictions on travel between south-east and rest of countryCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA new strain of coronavirus spreading rapidly in the south-east of England has prompted fears that the country could be forced into a third national lockdown in the new year.Dr Ewan Birney, the deputy director general of the European Molecular Biological Laboratory, said while viruses mutated regularly, the recent strain was alarming scientists. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/19/new-coronavirus-strain-in-south-east-england-prompts-fears-of-third-lockdown #coronavirus #uk_news #vaccines_and_immunisation