Matt Hancock

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock on May 17 warned the people of the highly transmissible Indian COVID-19 strain B.1617.2 found in 86 districts. Requesting the citizens to stay at home and be cautious while meeting friends indoors, Hancock stated that 2,323 cases have been identified across the UK. Appealing people to get vaccinated, Hancock said lax behaviour against the new strains can jeopardise the advances we’ve made”.