Boris Johnson could delay the end of lockdown restrictions if the Indian variant leads to a further spike in cases, a minister has said.The coronavirus mutation has already been dubbed a variant of concern by the Government, with cases more than doubling in the week up to May 7.As it stands, restrictions will be relaxed on May 17 and all barriers on social contact will be lifted on June 21.However, Foreign Office minister James Cleverly suggested the date could change.When asked about the impact of the Indian variant, he told Sky News: "The scientists on Sage will make their assessments."They will report that to Government and we will make the decisions based on the data and the evidence they provide."The PM and the health secretary have.
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