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New COVID-19 Variant More Infectious Than Other Strains, British Scientists
Say

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   Researchers in Britain say the new strain of COVID-19 is more
   infectious than other variants, and could be more transmissible in
   children.

   Scientists with the country's New and Emerging Respiratory Virus
   Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) told reporters earlier this week the
   new variant is about 71% more transmissible than other versions.

   The new variant of the novel coronavirus has swept through southern
   Britain in recent weeks, prompting more than 40 countries to ban
   travelers from Britain. Singapore, the Philippines and South Korea
   added themselves to the long list Tuesday: Singapore imposed an
   indefinite ban on all passengers from Britain into the city-state
   effective midnight local time Wednesday, the Philippines is suspending
   all flights to Britain effective Thursday, Christmas Eve, and South
   Korea has suspended flights from Britain until next Thursday, New
   Year's Eve.

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