Nphet confirm new variant B1525 detected in Ireland as 35 deaths and 613 cases confirmed

Nphet confirm new variant B1525 detected in Ireland as 35 deaths and 613 cases confirmed

Nphet's Dr De Gascun warned the new variants of concern will continue to emerge as the virus adapts to humans. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin

Another new variant of Covid-19 has been detected in Ireland.

It is called the B1525 strain, which has been discovered in various countries around the world, including Australia, Denmark and the UK.

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