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The so-called Kent variant is thought to have been behind the surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths in the UK in January

Video. UK COVID variant not more dangerous than original, say studies

Updated: 13/04/2021 - 9:00 GMT+2

Two teams of researchers in the UK found the new strain discovered in September 2020 has higher transmission rates but does not lead to more severe symptoms than the original.

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