England waits Delta variant splits scientists on whether to lift restrictions
Jun 11, 2021
2 minutes
By Robin McKie
Health experts remain divided over the dangers of the new Delta variant of Covid-19 as ministers consider whether to lift England’s lockdown later this month.
Some argue that the new variant, first identified in India, is a significantly increased threat to the UK and have urged that delays be imposed on the total removal of social restrictions, due on 21 June.
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