Indian and UK Covid hybrid found amid fear new strains will mean more lockdown
The scientist was speaking as the Indian variant continues to surge in the UK.
Meanwhile, Professor Ravi Gupta, professor of clinical microbiology at the University of Cambridge, has warned we could now see “super mutant viruses” emerge. Prof Gupta said that as vaccine coverage increases, for most people who get Covid-19 it will be a mild illness, even with the “super variants”, but there will always be some vulnerable people.Four rare covid symptoms to look out for if you feel unwell after vaccineIs YOUR town next? Map reveals next Indian variant Covid hotspots as cases riseR-ATE OF SPREADChris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, said the next week will be "crucial" as trusts analyse Indian variant data closely.