New COVID-19 strain in the U.K.
A new strain of the COVID-19 virus has been discovered in the U.K. This has many countries issuing travel bans. U.S. experts say the new strain could already be in the U.S. Mola Lenghi reports.
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What we know about the new strain of COVID in the U.K.
"It's probably not more lethal," Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CBS News, but added that "It seems like this new strain is more contagious."
New York, Washington state impose curbs on passengers from U.K.
Moves are designed to keep a new, highly contagious strain of COVID-19 from being brought to their states or spreading within them.
Nations ban travel with U.K. over more infectious COVID strain
Experts say there is currently no evidence that the new strain causes illnesses to be more severe.
WHO discusses new coronavirus strain circulating in U.K.
Nearly 77 million people around the world have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.
Concerns about new COVID strain in U.K.
Many countries are enforcing new travel restrictions on the U.K. amid concerns over a new, highly transmissible strain of the coronavirus. London and other parts of the country are back in strict lockdowns to prevent escalating spread.CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN from London with the latest.
Moderna COVID vaccine distributed in the U.S.
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U.S. yet to decide on U.K. travel ban
While some nations ban travel to and from the U.K. because of a new strain of COVID, U.S. airports are busier than any other time during the pandemic. Mola Lenghi reports.
New coronavirus strain in U.K. sparks concern
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is imposing new stay-at-home orders ahead of Christmas now that a new coronavirus strain has been found spreading in the country. Many other nations are imposing travel bans on the U.K. in an attempt to keep the strain out. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN from London with more on the situation.
More nations banning flights from U.K. due to new virus strain
Many in Europe, along with Canada, Hong Kong, Israel and others going that route, and New York's governor calling for U.S. to do same.
UK tightens lockdown over new COVID strain
In Britain, a coronavirus mutation that could be up to 70% more infectious has prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to impose a strict lockdown in London. More than 30 countries are putting restrictions on travelers from the U.K. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN to discuss the new measures.
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