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Emerging evidence suggests B.1.1.7 is probably around 70% more infectious than other variants.
There s growing speculation that kids are more susceptible to infection with the variant, but we don t know for sure.
The UK s biggest teaching union has requested schools remain closed for two weeks from January 4.
Here s everything we know so far.
A variant of coronavirus called B.1.1.7 is causing major disruption, precipitating new lockdowns and travel restrictions.
Experts are beginning to suggest that children are more susceptible to B.1.1.7. and the UK s biggest teaching union has asked for schools to remain closed for two weeks from January 4.
The evidence, for now, remains inconclusive, and scientists continue to investigate. Here s what we know so far.
Jason Leitch: March-style lockdown may be needed to suppress new virus strain A March-style lockdown rather than the restrictions used in November may be needed to suppress the new strain of coronavirus, Scotland’s national clinical director has said. Jason Leitch said it will be “very, very difficult” to keep the R number below one given how transmissible the variant is. Mainland Scotland will be placed into Level 4 of restrictions on Boxing Day, with the islands moving to Level 3. Ministers are currently considering if stricter rules are needed in Level 4 areas in light of the mutated strain emerging. Prof Leitch gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Covid-19 Committee on Wednesday morning.
Scotland faces full lockdown to contain mutant covid strain, Jason Leitch warns
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Scientists are investigating whether the new COVID-19 variant is more infectious in kids. Here s what we know so far.
Scientists are investigating whether the new COVID-19 variant is more infectious in kids. Here s what we know so far.
Dr. Catherine Schuster-BruceDec 23, 2020, 22:02 IST
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Emerging evidence suggests B.1.1.7 is probably around 70% more infectious than other variants.
There s growing speculation that kids are more susceptible to infection with the variant, but we don t know for sure.
The UK s biggest teaching union has requested schools remain closed for two weeks from January 4.
March-style lockdown may be needed to suppress new virus strain, Leitch warns eveningexpress.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from eveningexpress.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.