The troublesome Brazilian variant of coronavirus will inevitably end up in Britain, scientists have warned amid fears it could make vaccines less effective. The Brazilian variant carries the E484K mutation which scientists believe allows it to partially dodge vaccine-triggered immunity. Coloured bars mean a case of the variant has already been reported in the countryWHERE IS THE BRAZILIAN VARIANT? There is mounting concern over the Brazilian strain because of its E484K mutation. Almost 150 cases of the South African variant have already been spotted in the UK, health minister Edward Argar said today.

Source: Daily Mail February 08, 2021 15:04 UTC