Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeIt’s still too close to call if lockdown can end as planned on June 21 in England. But Covid cases have been rising as the B.1.617.2 ‘Indian’ variant becomes dominant in this country. Ultimately it’s a political decision for Boris Johnson based on scientific advice - but it will be based on passing four key tests. (Image: REUTERS)Vaccines are reducing hospitalisations and deathsThe second test is that “vaccines are sufficiently effective in reducing hospitalisations and deaths in those vaccinated”. The two questions we must answer are how transmissible the B.1.617.2 ‘Indian’ variant is, and whether it evades vaccines.

Source: Daily Mirror June 02, 2021 18:00 UTC