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Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the discovery of a new coronavirus strain. Getty.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the discovery of a new coronavirus strain. Getty.
All secondary school pupils in London's hotspots to be tested for Covid-19
Pupils in Kent, Essex and London aged between 11-18 will be tested to help stop the spread of new infections