Brazil hospitals 'run out of oxygen' for virus patients in Manaus as hundreds wait for beds
Patients in Manaus are consuming 70,000 cubic metres of oxygen per day, more than double the amount from the peak of the first wave
Patients in Manaus are consuming 70,000 cubic metres of oxygen per day, more than double the amount from the peak of the first wave
Covid-19: Brazil variant already in UK, scientist says
One of two coronavirus variants thought to have emerged in Brazil has been detected in the UK, says a leading scientist advising the government.
The variant of concern is distinct from those which emerged in Kent, in the UK, and in South Africa, but shares some key mutations.
Changes to the virus are thought to make it better at attaching to human cells, and therefore more infectious.
Travellers from South America were banned from entering the UK on Friday.
Changes to the virus are thought to make it better at attaching to human cells, and therefore more infectious.
Travellers from South America were banned from entering the UK on Friday.
Travel from South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde banned to prevent spread of new variant
New travel restrictions from 4am Friday 15 January on passengers arriving in the UK from South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde.
New travel restrictions from 4am Friday 15 January on passengers arriving in the UK from South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde.
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