Experts warn it is too early to worry about new coronavirus strain

Experts warn it is too early to worry about new coronavirus strain (Ben Birchall/PA)

Experts have warned it is too early to be worried about a new variant of coronavirus, or make any claims about the potential impacts of the virus mutation.

Their comments come after UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said a new variant may be linked to the faster spread of the virus in the South of England.