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CDC reviewing new data that suggests coronavirus variant identified in UK could be more deadly - CNN

“Scientists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are speaking with UK health officials to learn more about British data that suggests a new coronavirus variant could be more deadly.

"The CDC has reached out to UK officials and is reviewing their new mortality data associated with variant B.1.1.7," a CDC official told CNN Saturday, using the scientific name for the variant first spotted in the UK in November.
A UK report released Friday states there is "a realistic possibility" that the new variant has a higher death rate than other variants.
While the data is not conclusive, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said "there is some evidence that the new variant ... may be associated with a higher degree of mortality."“

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“A new UK study says the B117 variant might be more deadly than older strains.”
 
NERVTAG paper on COVID-19 variant of concern B.1.1.7

Details
Some preliminary analyses have been undertaken which show that there may be an increase in the severity of disease associated with this new variant, B.1.1.7.

There are some important limitations to the data on which these analyses are based. A relatively small number of people were included in the analyses and from a small number of settings, so more data is being collected and the position will become clearer over the coming weeks.
 
The U.K. variant (B.1.1.7)
Where and when was it discovered?
This variant was first found in the United Kingdom, specifically in London and the nearby county of Kent, in September 2020. It is sometimes referred to as the “Kent” variant. It has been spreading rapidly in Britain, Denmark and Ireland since December.

Where is it?
Dozens of countries, including the United States, have identified instances of the mutation. The CDC predicts that this variant will soon become the dominant strain in the United States.

What makes it different?
The U.K. variant appears more transmissible than the more common strain. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also suggested for the first time in January that this strain may be more lethal than previous mutations.

Will vaccines work?
The scientific consensus is that the vaccines will remain effective against this mutation because those inoculations provoke an array of neutralizing antibodies and other immune-system responses. Biotechnology companies Pfizer and Moderna have said their vaccines appear to work against this variant.

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How are you guys local county doing with the vaccine? Our health board says almost 50% of adult population have been given first dose. The husband has just been diagnosed with colitis and so is on high dose steroids, which entitles him to group 6 but nada. I wish they would sort it cause he's driving me nuts at home :D well
 
dalsglen said:
How are you guys local county doing with the vaccine? Our health board says almost 50% of adult population have been given first dose. The husband has just been diagnosed with colitis and so is on high dose steroids, which entitles him to group 6 but nada. I wish they would sort it cause he's driving me nuts at home :D well
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I heard today that appointments have been released for 56 and over here in Bucks. I was hoping Mr HKP (55) might have been eligible due to his asthma (he had a hospital admission a few years back) but nothing is coming up yet. Feels near but far doesnt it?! Wont be long tho, hopefully.
 
Britons are planning to “eat, drink and be merry” once lockdown lifts, with many pubs and restaurants already fully booked for several months.

Those keen to make up for lost time have inundated venues in England with bookings for tables in beer gardens for when they are scheduled to reopen on 12 April.

When the Birmingham restaurant, Craft, started to take bookings on 24 February just after the April easing was announced by the prime minister, 147 groups – 601 people – reserved seats within 20 minutes.

Beer gardens sold out for months as English pubs count the days to April reopening
 
Covid: Boris Johnson urged to share vaccines with poorer nations

“The government said the UK has "played a leading role in championing global access to coronavirus vaccines", including a £548m contribution to the Covax Advance Market Commitment.

This makes the UK "one of the largest donors" and the contribution "has already helped 20 lower-middle countries to receive doses".

"The prime minister has confirmed the UK will share the majority of any future surplus coronavirus vaccines from our supply with the Covax pool, when these are available," a spokesman said.

"No-one is safe until we are all safe."“
 
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