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Indian coronavirus variant in the UK seems to be more transmissible

10 May 2021

A form of SARS-CoV-2 called B.1.617.2, which was designated a “variant of concern” by health authorities in England, appears to be at least as transmissible as B.1.1.7, the “Kent variant” that now dominates in the UK - but doesn't seem more dangerous
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US allows people vaccinated against covid-19 to mix indoors again

9 March 2021

Vaccination means freedom to mix in private properties without social distancing or wearing masks, US authorities have said, but the guidance is deemed too risky for the UK
Warnings of huge new spike in US covid-19 cases as UK variant spreads

Warnings of huge new spike in US covid-19 cases as UK variant spreads

12 January 2021

The faster spreading coronavirus variant has officially reached nine US states and could soon cause a massive surge in covid-19 cases that makes the post-holiday spike look minimal, expert warns

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