Brazilian Covid variant found in the UK, scientist says. (PA) One of two coronavirus variants found in Brazil has been detected in the UK, according to a leading scientist and government advisor. The mutations are thought to make the virus more infectious and Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he is “very concerned” about the variant, adding that extra measures are being put in place to prevent the variant being imported to the UK. On Thursday, Transport Secretary, Grant Schapps announced South America, Panama, Portugal and Cape Verde will be subject to a travel ban from 4am on Friday January 15 amid concerns over the new variant.
COVID-19 rapid testing will be available at Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory from Tuesday for people travelling to the United Kingdom. Government has moved to facilitate rapid testing since the UK last week announced measures to protect against the new coronavirus variants. “Effective January 21, 2021 the UK will be requiring travellers to present a negative COVID-19 test for entry into the country. Outbound UK travellers requiring a Rapid Antigen …
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