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BREAKING NEWS: Four Die In The UK With The Indian Covid Variant

By Ron Howells • Published: 14 May 2021 • 13:15

Four Die In The UK With The Indian Covid Variant.

THE UK government has just announced that four people have died as a result of contracting the Indian variant of Covid-19. The Indian variant has only recently been detected in the UK, but the number of cases in which it has been found has risen sharply, with over 1,300 sequenced as of May 12 – it was recently cited as a ‘virus of concern’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The variant is thought to be spreading fast in certain areas of the UK, including Bolton and Blackburn – though because overall Covid case numbers remain low, broader risk levels remain lower than they were for much of the winter.

Meanwhile, a top scientist has warned lifting restrictions on June 21 is in doubt because of the Indian variant.

The new double mutation Covid-19 variant is thought to be behind a sudden surge in cases in India that has overwhelmed hospitals. The variant was only confirmed on March 25 by the Indian government so the data are still not 100 per cent clear on its effects when compared to existing forms of the virus.

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Ron actually started his working career as an Ophthalmic Technician- things changed when, during a band rehearsal, his amplifier blew up and he couldn’t get it fixed so he took a course at Birmingham University and ended up doing a degree course. He built up a chain of electronics stores and sold them as a franchise over 35 years ago. After five years touring the world Ron decided to move to Spain with his wife and son, a place they had visited over the years, and only bought the villa they live in because it has a guitar-shaped swimming pool!. Playing the guitar since the age of 7, he can often be seen, (and heard!) at beach bars and clubs along the length of the coast. He has always been interested in the news and constantly thrives to present his articles in an interesting and engaging way.

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