Q&A: The new variant of Covid-19

Chairman of the Nphet advisory group Dr Cillian De Gascun. Picture: Sam Boal.

IS THERE A NEW VARIANT OF COVID-19?

Yes, a new variant called VUI-202012/01 was confirmed in parts of the UK, but not Northern Ireland. However, DUP leader Arlene Foster warned this morning that it could be there.