Coronavirus in Sheffield LIVE: Mutant Covid variant now 'taking off' in UK outside of London

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Welcome to The Star’s live blog on Wednesday, January 6.

This will be updated with a round-up of the latest coronavirus news for Sheffield and South Yorkshire, as well as the biggest national news stories of the day.