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[Londres19Reuters]- On the 19th, British Prime Minister Johnson said that a variant of the new coronavirus, which is believed to be up to 70% more infectious, has spread to the southeastern part of England, including the capital London. Announced to reintroduce (city lockdown).
Prime Minister Johnson met with Dr. Chris Whitti, who recommends anti-crown measures to the government and explained that the vaccine is effective against variants. While neither the lethality nor the severity were greater than those of the original virus, he emphasized the need for urgent action.
In England, the number of people infected with mutant viruses has skyrocketed in the last two weeks.
The British government allowed up to three households to gather inside the five days before and after Christmas, but withdrew it. A new and stricter fourth category has been created for the three alert levels, raising London and South East England here.
Until recently, the UK has introduced blockades across the country, with the same level of alert. It will take place from midnight on the 19th and will be aimed at 16.4 million people, a third of the population of England. Unnecessary and urgent departures are restricted and business is not allowed except in stores that sell essential items. Only one person can meet outdoors.
Prime Minister Johnson had a policy of easing regulations at Christmas, but gatherings were no longer allowed in Level 4 areas. English citizens outside of the destination area can only meet friends and family on the 25th of the day.
The World Health Organization (WHO) posted on Twitter on the 19th that it is in close contact with the British government about the variant. “We continue to be informed by the UK authorities of the results of the analysis and the ongoing investigation. We will inform the (WHO) member countries and the public of the characteristics and effects of the mutant virus as soon as it is known.”
