Scientists have revealed they have found 'no traces' of the coronavirus in the London Underground after four months of collecting samples. Imperial College London staff have been taking samples of the air and swabbing surfaces at tube stations and on tube carriages and London buses once a month. 'The cleaning of surfaces within the Underground seems to be effective in reducing traces of Covid RNA on surfaces.' In December, the government's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommended people in public-facing jobs, including transport workers, be prioritised for a coronavirus vaccine after the highest risk groups. 'This could include first responders, the military, those involved in the justice system, teachers, transport workers, and public servants essential to the 10 pandemic response.'

Source: The Nation February 19, 2021 17:07 UTC