British Minister of Health: The Indian strain of corona is about 40% more contagious than the local strain

British Health Minister Matt Hancock said that the Indian strain of the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19) is about 40% more contagious than the British (alpha) strain, which was first detected in the Kent region in England.

And Hancock added - in exclusive statements to the British (Sky News) channel today, Sunday, that the Indian strain made a decision on lifting the remaining closure restrictions in the United Kingdom, which was scheduled from June 21, "more difficult."

He indicated that registration will be opened for those under the age of thirty to receive the vaccine against the Corona virus during the next few days, adding that "thus, we are closer to the point when we will be able to provide the vaccine to all adults in this country."

British Health Minister Matt Hancock also said today, Sunday, that it was premature to make a final decision on easing the restrictions imposed in the United Kingdom to prevent the outbreak of the “Corona” virus, which was initially scheduled to start from June 21.

Hancock added - according to the British newspaper (The Guardian) - "It is too early to make a final decision on this, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his team will look at all the data during this week .. And as we said we will give people enough time before June 21 when the move is decided." next".

The British Minister of Health explained that this decision will depend on four factors, namely cases, the situation in hospitals, the number of vaccine recipients, and the impact of new variables.