Last updated: Saturday, 19 December 2020 17:57
- Level 4 restrictions for all mainland Scotland from Boxing Day to three weeks
- “We cannot go ahead with Christmas as planned,” the prime minister says
- It will enter London and other areas of England under the new level 4 starting tomorrow morning
The rapidly spreading novel coronavirus strain has become the “dominant variant” in parts of the United Kingdom
Sir Patrick Vallance, the government’s chief scientific adviser, has confirmed that a new strain of coronavirus that has been identified in the United Kingdom is spreading much faster than previous versions.
Speaking at an unscheduled Downing Street press conference, Dr. Valance said the strain, which has been identified as particularly prevalent in England, has become the “dominant alternative” because of the speed with which it can spread.
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