Boris Johnson calls crisis meeting to discuss response to new Covid strain

PM may introduce tighter travel restrictions due to rapid spread of virus mutation in south-east EnglandCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson summoned ministers for an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss how to tackle mounting concerns about the new strain of coronavirus identified in parts of south-east England.The more virulent variant could trigger possible restrictions including curbs on travel between the south-east, including London, and the rest of the country, according to reports, but ministers insisted that no decisions have been made. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/18/boris-johnson-calls-crisis-meeting-to-discuss-response-to-new-covid-strain #coronavirus #boris_johnson #london #politics #matt_hancock #england