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No evidence that new variant of coronavirus is more dangerous or can defeat a vaccine, says Chris Whitty

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direct to your inboxNo evidence has yet emerged to suggest a new variant of coronavirus is more dangerous than its predecessors, according to the government's chief medical officer.Scientists at Porton Down have uncovered a new variant of the virus, and investigations are continuing into whether the new strain could be behind a sudden spike in cases in the south east.Professor Chris Whitty said the new variant had been picked up because there was a 'good surveillance system in the UK' and data had now been shared across the world to establish if it started here or elsewhere.He told a Downing Street press conference: "It does appear to be in an area of the country, particularly Kent and bits of London which are increasing rapidly."Now we.

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