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Tuesday 16 March 2021 19:50, UK
Sky News
Public Health England (PHE) is investigating a new COVID variant - previously reported in the Philippines - after two cases were found.
The variant - VUI-21MAR-02 (P3) - has been designated a variant under investigation, rather than variants such as another from Manaus, which is a variant of concern.
In a statement, the health authority said: "On 9 March PHE noted a report of 33 cases of a new variant reported by the Philippines."
It added: "The variant includes a number of notable mutations including E484K and N501Y, which are found in several other variants of concern.
"Public Health England has identified two cases of this variant in England. One of the cases is linked with international travel and the other is currently under investigation.
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