UK total of 170 cases of South Africa Covid variant 'reassuring'

Public Health England expert says figure suggests B1351 has not taken hold in BritainCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePublic Health England has uncovered a total of170 confirmed or probable cases of the South Africa variant of coronavirus that appears less susceptible to vaccines.Routine and surge testing revealed 151 cases in England, six in Scotland and 13 in Wales, according to Dr Susan Hopkins, PHE ’s strategic response director, who described the numbers as “reassuring” because they suggest the variant has not taken hold in the UK.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 9, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Coronavirus Health Infectious diseases UK news Vaccines and immunisation Medical research South Africa Health policy Source Type: news