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Coronavirus mutating as new infectious strain found in England - all you need to know

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Matt Hancock revealed today that there is a new strain of coronavirus in England as he announced new areas are to be plunged into Tier 3.

The Health Secretary said the new mutated variant of Covid-19 is "growing faster" than previous strains. But he was quick to reassure the nation there is no evidence that the new strain is resistant to the vaccine being rolled out across the UK but it is being analysed by Government scientists “right now”.

Mr Hancock cited the development as one reason for rising infection rates in London and the South East which means the capital, parts of Essex and areas of Hertfordshire will be subjected to tighter restrictions from midnight on Wednesday.

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