AstraZeneca Says Vaccine Candidate Should Work On New COVID Strain

A new variant of the virus has been discovered in the UK, prompting the British Government to review and potentially approve a vaccine for use as early as this week. The discovery has led to strict lockdown measures across much of Britain and caused other countries to close their borders to travelers from the UK.

What is the significance of the new variant mentioned in the text?

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