New coronavirus strain behind a fifth of cases in Norfolk, data shows
by Ian Sample Science editor from Science | The Guardian on (#5BP90)
UK should boost vaccine programme to tackle Covid variant, says leading scientist
A new strain of coronavirus is behind a fifth of all cases in Norfolk, fresh data has suggested, as a leading scientist called for the Covid vaccination programme to be ramped up to contain its spread.
The variant was picked up by Public Health England surveillance in London and Kent but has spread to other regions, accounting for 20% of viruses sequenced in Norfolk - mostly around Norwich - 10% in Essex, and 3% in Suffolk. Other cases have been reported in Scotland and Wales. The rate in London varies between boroughs.
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