It brings the total number of strains being investigated by the British government to 13. It comes after the government reported last week that dozens of cases of a new variant coming from India had been reported in the UK. That variant, known as B.1.617, has been classified as a variant under investigation by PHE while scientists gather more data. (Image: RAJAT GUPTA/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)This is in contrast to the South African and Brazilian strains, which are considered variant of concern. George Eustice, the environment secretary, was reported saying at the time early data suggests B.1.617 does not spread any quicker.

Source: Daily Mirror April 29, 2021 18:21 UTC