Three cases of new Covid-19 variant found in Ireland

Dr Ronan Glynn said it is a requirement by law for those who have travelled overseas to quarsntine at home for 14 days. Photo: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of three cases of a new Covid-19 (‘P1’) variant.

The variant, which was first identified in Brazil, are directly associated with recent travel from Brazil.