New UK variant 'may be more deadly'

[Cadfael]

Source: BBC News

The data has been assessed by scientists on the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group, which has briefed government.
However, all the evidence remains at a preliminary stage.
Studies have already shown it can spread more easily than other version of the virus.
The new variant was first detected in Kent in September. It has since become the dominant version of the virus in England and Northern Ireland and has spread to more than 50 other countries.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-55768627

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Slightly more at the link

[Initech]

1. From the article:

"Sir Patrick Vallance, the government's chief scientific advisor, said described the data so far as "not yet strong"."

Yeah I won't be holding my breath until we get concrete proof that it's more deadly. But so far all the evidence is showing that the vaccine will be effective against B.1.1.7, P2, and the South African variant.