Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said the Government “will not hesitate to take further action” amid mounting concern over the spread of the Indian coronavirus variant.
Data from Public Health England (PHE) shows a rise in cases from 520 to 1,313 this week in the UK. A new rapid response team is being deployed in Bolton, additional surge testing will shortly launch in areas such as Formby, and enhanced contact-tracing is in place across England.
Ministers are looking at options which could include bringing forward second doses of vaccine for eligible groups. Mr Hancock said: “This data demonstrates why our swift and decisive measures are in place. “Everyone