England May See Harsher Restrictions As New Variant Spreads

The UK is implementing tougher restrictions to combat a new, more contagious coronavirus variant. The country has been following a four-stage restriction program, but Prime Minister Johnson warns of even stricter measures, including school closures and curfews. Despite these measures, schools are deemed safe. The UK, alternating with Italy as the worst-hit European nation, records over 50,000 new cases daily. However, the recent approval of the AstraZeneca vaccine offers hope, with plans to distribute millions of doses alongside the Pfizer vaccine.

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