UK 11 Cases of South African variant found with no direct link to other cases - 105 in total and mass testing of some postcodes being undertaken

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55895019

Almost 9.3 million people in the UK have now received a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, according to the latest government figures.

Meanwhile, a further 18,607 new infections were recorded in the UK as of Monday, as well as another 406 deaths within 28 days of a positive test.

In total, 105 cases of the South African variant have been identified - with all but 11 linked to travel in South Africa.
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In the areas where mass testing is starting, home testing kits are also being sent to some households, and Mr Hancock said testers will be going door-to-door.