Concern over new UK mutation
Public Health England reports 11 cases of a mutated form of the UK coronavirus variant
The UK variant of the coronavirus has developed a new, concerning mutation in a small number of cases, which scientists said makes it similar to the South African and Brazilian variants and could reduce the efficacy of vaccines.
Public Health England (PHE) said there had been 11 reports of the UK variant which feature the E484K mutation, mostly in southwest England.
