Brazil variant fears as UK activate Portugal travel ban - NI on high alert as havoc wreaking variant in ROI could force stricter lockdown - PSNI officers and fire fighters driving ambulances to help ease pressure on NI health service

Andrew Quinn
By Andrew Quinn
Published 15th Jan 2021, 10:19 BST
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There are fears in the United Kingdom about the potential spread of a new Covid-19 variant from Brazil.

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