UK’s aid cuts hit vital coronavirus research around world
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from on (#5H98K)
Leading UK expert says loss of funding certain to damage attempts to tackle virus and variants
Vital coronavirus research, including a project tracking variants in India, has had its funding reduced by up to 70% under swingeing cuts to the UK overseas aid budget.
One of Britain's leading infectious disease experts said the UK government cuts were certain to damage attempts to tackle the virus and track new variants.
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