| answer text |
<p>The Beta variant accounts for a relatively small amount of COVID-19 cases and is
on the list of current variants of concern (VOC) monitored by Public Health England
and forms part of the wider approach to dealing with VOCs. This includes the continuous
tracking and identification of new strains and assessing their impact on the United
Kingdom population.</p><p> </p><p>In response to VOCs, including the Beta variant,
support measures have been made available to local authorities, including surge testing,
enhanced contact tracing, faster standard tracing for all cases in the area as well
as direct reporting into a national incident management structure to ensure a consistent
and timely response.</p>
|
 |
