British PM says new variant may carry higher risk of death
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday the new English variant of COVID-19 may be associated with a higher level of mortality although he said evidence showed that both vaccines being used in the country are effective against it.
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British PM says new variant may carry higher risk of death
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