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June 18, 2021

British Lockdown to Continue Until July 19 as Delta Coronavirus Variant Drives Surge of Cases
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In the United Kingdom, coronavirus infections have surged to a
four-month high, even though 63% of people have received at least one
dose of a vaccine - a higher rate than in the United States. British
officials say the Delta coronavirus variant is spreading rapidly,
especially among unvaccinated youth. This week Prime Minister Boris
Johnson extended public health restrictions for another month.


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