New Strain Of The Coronavirus Found In The U.K.

A new strain of COVID-19 is spreading in the UK, prompting countries like Canada, France, and Germany to impose travel restrictions. While the new strain is more transmissible, there is no evidence it is more deadly or that vaccines are ineffective against it. The UK government, led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has responded by canceling holiday shopping and gatherings in southern England.

Which countries have imposed travel restrictions on the UK due to the new coronavirus strain?

• Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• Canada, France, and Germany

• USA, Mexico, and Brazil

• China, Japan, and South Korea

What is known about the transmissibility of the new coronavirus strain?

• It has the same transmissibility as other strains.

• It is more easily transmissible.

• It cannot be transmitted between humans.

• It is less transmissible than previous strains.

Is there evidence that the new strain is more deadly?

• It is equally deadly as other strains.

• It is less deadly than previous strains.

• No, there is no evidence it is more deadly.

• Yes, it is confirmed to be more deadly.

What is the current understanding of vaccine effectiveness against the new strain?

• Vaccines need to be redeveloped for the new strain.

• Vaccines are only partially effective against the new strain.

• Vaccines are expected to be effective against the new strain.

• Vaccines are ineffective against the new strain.

What action did the British Prime Minister take in response to the new strain?

• He announced a nationwide lockdown.

• He canceled holiday shopping and gatherings in southern England.

• He closed all schools and universities.

• He imposed a curfew across the UK.