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PM: Evidence UK Covid variant has higher mortality rate

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PM: Evidence UK Covid variant has higher mortality rate

PM: Evidence UK Covid variant has higher mortality rate

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there is "some evidence" the UK Covid variant is associated with a "higher degree of mortality".

The government's chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, added the new strain appeared 30-70% more transmissible than the original virus.

Report by Alibhaiz.

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