Brazil variant of Covid-19 first reported in Japan draws concern from UK politicians

Four travellers from Brazil were reported to have tested positive for the new variant recorded in Japan

A nurse works on a patient in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) in London. Picture: PA

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed concerns about the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant reported in Brazil. 

Mr Johnson told a UK parliament committee that “extra measures” are being taken to protect against the strain as he acknowledged it is unclear how effective existing vaccines will be against it.