Vaccines effective against fast-spreading variant, but second doses must be given quickly, say scientists

New data released over the weekend added to concerns about the ability of the Covid variant first detected in India – B.1.617.2 – to spread in the UK, but brought relief by suggesting that the vaccines still offer considerable protection against this growing threat.

With many still not eligible for vaccines or partially vaccinated, what does this mean for the government’s roadmap out of restrictions?

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