News New COVID-19 strain found spreading faster than previous variant

[Tek]

Boris Johnson is holding talks with his Cabinet this lunchtime amid warnings from scientists over the new strain of COVID-19 and surging infections.

The prime minister is hosting a cabinet call now and will hold a news conference at 4pm with England's chief medical officer Chris Whitty and the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance, Downing Street has said.


Mr Johnson said on Friday he hoped that England would not need to go into a third lockdown after Christmas, which a number of experts have warned is possible.

COVID-19: London and South East set for Tier 4 rules - as new COVID variant 'real cause for concern'

Sky News understands the PM will announce new measures for London and the South East with further restrictions around Christmas.

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[Ash]

Not great. We're now in Tier 4 in London and the South East. No more meeting with family for Christmas either