Newly published documents show SPI-M experts expressed concern that a surge in foreign trips could pose a risk due to the import of new variantsFears travel surge and return of international students could import new variants to UKGovernment scientists have warned of concerns over any increase in foreign travel and the return of international students in September to the UK's battle against Covid. Newly published documents show ministers were told that a surge in foreign trips could pose a risk due to the import of new variants. "Any increase in foreign travel over the summer and the return of international students to universities in the autumn is of particular concern." Another newly published paper warned that perspex screens in workplaces may actually increase the risk of spreading the virus. And they warned that screens can increase the risk of virus transmission if they block airflow.

Source: Daily Mirror July 30, 2021 15:33 UTC