XE is a hybrid of the two now-familiar strains of Omicron: BA.1 (the original Omicron strain) and BA.2 (the more infectious related strain that’s now dominant in the U.S. and other countries) https://t.co/viVzrUkvSu
A new strain of Omicron, called XE, is spreading in the U.K., and a few cases have been identified elsewhere in the world.
Here’s what we do—and don’t—know about the variant, writes @mandyoaklander https://t.co/rcGzFp8R5a
"It’s just reinforcing for people — particularly the European-based haulage operations — the hassle of dealing with the U.K.," says Shane Brennan, who represents businesses operating frozen and chilled distribution vehicles https://t.co/JSDUvDKgLd
A key part of the U.K.’s post-Brexit border IT system could remain out of service until at least Monday
Here's what's gone wrong and why it's adding to traffic chaos at the country's busiest port ⬇️
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“We had just driven by when we heard the explosions - these big thumps. We heard about six to ten of them.” - Nate Mook, CEO of @WCKitchen, was nearby preparing to serve evacuees at the train station in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, when it was hit by Russian missiles.
🌉 Tower Bridge has been shut after protesters abseiled off the sides and hung a banner
⚠️ Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil protestors took over the bridge shortly after 7.30am as several suspended themselves off the side
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