Mystery UK individual infected with Brazilian strain of Covid is found

Six cases of the P1 variant, first identified in the Brazilian city of Manaus, have been found – three in Scotland and three in England.

It is among a total of four variants of concern being tracked by scientists in the UK. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA

The mystery person infected with the Brazil variant of coronavirus has been found, according to reports.

British health officials have been searching for the unknown individual after cases of the variant of concern were detected in the UK.