Highest UK daily Covid cases in a month
Medics fear vaccines will be less effective against the strain, sparking a race to offerAnd restrictions have been tightened, with masks back in shops and on public transport.
The new rules fall short of “Plan B” - which includes vaccine passports and working from home guidance."very stringent" measures may be takenThe organisation warned on Monday that the mutation's impact is "highly uncertain" but it could rapidly evolve.say: "The situation could develop quickly over the coming weeks and decision makers may need to act while there is a high level of uncertainty, including the potential need for stringent response measures.
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