New COVID-19 variant identified in the UK but experts say coronavirus vaccines should still be effective
By national science, technology and environment reporter Michael Slezak
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A new variant of the virus causing COVID-19 has been identified in the UK, with the health minister there warning it could be more infectious.
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The Welsh Government said there are at least 10 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus variant in Wales
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A new variant of the coronavirus that has been linked to a rapid increase in cases has been detected in parts of the UK, including Wales.
Nottingham expert says it s premature to make any claims about impact of new coronavirus strain
Jonathan Ball is a professor of molecular virology at the University of Nottingham
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Experts have warned it is too early to be worried about a new variant of coronavirus, or make any claims about the potential impacts of the virus mutation.