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The new variant of the coronavirus is believed to be behind the faster spread of the infection in the southeastern part of the country, according to Health Minister Matt Hancock, who during a rally told Parliament that the government notified WHO about the new find.
It is believed to be behind 1,000 new cases of infection.
The variant of the virus is believed to be behind the 1,000 cases so far in the country.
The variant has been reported in 60 local government areas and is believed to be reminiscent of a new variant that has been reported in other countries of late, Sky News reports.
Matt Hancock has informed MEPs that there is no indication that the virus variant causes serious illness or is immune to the new corona vaccines that are currently at the starting points for mass vaccination in much of the world.
London under the strictest restrictions from Wednesday
News of the new variant of the virus came after the government announced on Monday that London, parts of Essex and Hertfordshire, will be subject to the country’s strictest corona restrictions from Wednesday.
