It shows that while the Kent variant (B.1.1.7) remains dominant in the country, infections with the Indian variant (B.1.617.2) are rising rapidly. Mr Hancock revealed that the case rate in Indian variant hotspot Bolton was 283 per 100,000, after doubling in a week. The growing red sections on graphs represent Indian variant cases surging in local authorities where it could be taking off. Meanwhile, Health Secretary Matt Hancock was warned there could be 'unrest' in Bolton if the Government brings in local lockdowns to contain the Indian variant. All of which prompts the obvious question: why is this Indian variant here, bringing a new threat to our liberty?

Source: Daily Mail May 19, 2021 11:24 UTC