Vanessa Chalmers, Digital Health Reporter
May 12 2021, 11:34 ET
Updated: May 12 2021, 12:52 ET
Vanessa Chalmers, Digital Health Reporter
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BORIS Johnson has warned potential new variants pose a “lethal danger” and could spark the worst Covid wave yet.
The Prime Minister urged caution as lockdown eases but added the data is looking positive - as the NHS reached a milestone of 45 million jabs.
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He added the Indian strain is "something we are increasingly concerned about in the UK".
Cases of the variant are growing at a rapid rate, already making up an estimated quarter of new cases.
Mr Johnson stressed the need for caution and vigilance as lockdown is eased, with the next step on May 17.