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UK could discover within 'a few days' if vaccines work against new mutant coronavirus

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Britain could discover within “a few days” whether vaccines work against new mutant coronavirus. Scientists are growing the new variant at a Porton Down military base before testing whether antibodies can prevent it infecting cells.

The verdict is crucial to prospects of a return to normal life from Spring. Scientists said NHS records will also flag up within weeks if those already vaccinated are going on to contract the variant, known as VUI- 202012/01.

It has now been reported in five other European countries after evolving in south east England. Countries have barred Brits from entering after data suggested the variant out-competes its predecessor and spreads 70% more.

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