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Indian COVID variant puts UK lockdown easing plans in doubt

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Concerns are emerging in the UK about the spread of the coronavirus variant that has caused a surge in cases in India, prompting warnings that lockdown easing plans may need a rethink. Latest figures show there are 1,313 cases of the variant in the UK, compared with 520 recorded in the previous week. Known as B.1.6 Known as B.1.6

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In conversation with Regius Professor of Pharmacy Ian Wong

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

During this time, drugs such as anti-epileptics and anti-depressants were headline news, particularly the high level of reports of suicidal ideation with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. While working at the Medicines Control Agency, he developed a strong interest in public health, epidemiology and pharmacovigilance.