Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that the United Kingdom may consider "a range of tougher measures" in coming weeks as a highly contagious coronavirus variant pushes infections to record highs. London and southeast England have been under tough Tier 4 restrictions amid the current surge in cases. UK APPROVES ASTRAZENECA COVID-19 VACCINEThe U.K. is in the midst of an acute outbreak, recording more than 50,000 new coronavirus infections a day over the past five days. Johnson's government is using a tiered coronavirus restrictions system. UK DOCTOR FILMS NYE CROWD CHANTING 'COVID IS A HOAX' OUTSIDE HOSPITALThe U.K. has moved quickly on the vaccination front.

Source: Fox News January 03, 2021 15:11 UTC