A new variant of COVID-19 has started to create panic in the UK. The Boris Johnson government has described the situation as incredibly difficult. According to the latest reports, strict closures have been established in London, Wales and the south-east of England.
In a statement, the UK Prime Minister noted that there is no evidence to suggest that the Pfizer vaccine, which has been administered to 3.5 lakh people in the country, is less effective against the new variant.
There is considerable alarm in the UK about the spread of the new strain, which spreads 70% faster than older strains. However, the new strain does not necessarily cause a more serious disease than those available so far. evidence.
AFP has reported that European countries have banned flights from the UK. The World Health Organization has called for stricter containment measures at a time when the UK government has described the situation as out of control in the country.
There are demands in India that the government should ban flights from the UK.
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