In the United Kingdom, a new coronavirus variant has emerged. Public health experts report it spreads more rapidly among people, but current evidence suggests it does not lead to more severe illness.
Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge has urged calm, stating there is no cause for panic despite the concerning development. He noted that the faster transmission may partly result from England's less restrictive measures, allowing easier spread.
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To curb potential spread to mainland Europe, travel from the UK to the continent is now virtually impossible.
