Britain: Indian mutation changes Johnson plans

Change in vaccination strategy for British government, as there is strong concern about tripling coronavirus outbreaks Indian mutation last week, according to data from the Public Health Agency of England.

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday in the Downing Street briefing that the waiting time between the two doses will be reduced to eight weeks – from twelve until now – in the over 50s and vulnerable groups in an effort to shield the most vulnerable and protect the National Health System (NHS).

As of Friday, 17 people had died in the United Kingdom, with an additional 2,193 cases of coronavirus. The Scientific Council for Crisis Management (SAGE) estimates that the Indian mutation may be up to 50% more contagious than the Kent mutation.

That’s why Boris Johnson said the new mutation could cause a “serious disruption to the UK’s progress” and “make some difficult decisions”, calling into question the “unlocking” of the fourth and final step in lifting the restrictive measures. on June 21st.

So far there is optimism that the vaccines are effective against the Indian mutation, so further opening on May 17 will normally be done for England. But two cities in Scotland – Glasgow and Morey – will remain at the current level of restrictions.

The tests are being intensified in 15 areas across England, including London. The government has already been criticized for deciding to add India to its April 23 red list of travel delays, as India’s neighbors, such as Bangladesh and Pakistan, were added to the “no-go zones” on April 9. lower incidence rate compared to India.

It is a fact that 2.5% of the population of the United Kingdom is of Indian origin and in February this year 50,000 passengers traveled to and from India, without any data for the period shortly before the ban.

Based on these data, the government is criticized that in making its decisions it is not only based on epidemiological data but is also influenced by political motives.

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