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coronavirus first identified in India is likely to become a “variant of concern”, an immunology expert has warned on Good Morning Britain. Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College London, appeared on the ITV show on Monday as he discussed the new strain after dozens of cases were found in the UK.

coronavirus variant on Monday afternoon.The Health Secretary will discuss at 3:30pm, what the virus outbreak means for the UK's roadmap out of lockdown restrictions.Scientists are concerned that the Indian variant could spread more easily than other strains of Covid-19 in the UK. It is also feared that its double mutation will allow it to evade current vaccines, The Sun reports.The virus has led to Boris Johnson cancelling his trip to India, as the country struggles with an explosion of coronavirus cases.The Prime Minister had been due to meet with the Indian leader next week.Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College London, told Good Morning Britain that the Indian variant poses a threat.

Fancy an escape? Sign up to the Chill newsletter for weekly inspiration and advice on UK holidays The Indian strain of Covid-19 may resist vaccines and "scupper the UK's escape plan" out of lockdown, according to a top scientist. This comes after 77 cases of the B.1.617 variant, first discovered in India, were found in the UK.

coronavirus could "scupper" the UK's road map out of lockdown as four cases are recorded in Scotland. Recent figures have suggested that Covid-19 infections across the UK have dropped to the lowest level since the autumn, but despite this, Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College, says Britain should be prepared for a third wave after 77 cases of another possible variant was recorded domestically.

A new variant of coronavirus could "scupper" the UK's plans to ease lockdown, a leading scientist has warning.

Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that Daily Star style you love.Our great newsletters will give you all you need to know, from hard news to that bit of glamour you need every day. They'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...Earlier today, Danny Altmann, a professor of immunology at Imperial College, earlier said that vaccines look “less potent” in light of the new strain.

Covid-19 found in the UK could likely infect people who have already had coronavirus, according to an expert in communicable diseases.Six cases of the concerning P.1 variant were confirmed in the UK over the weekend - three in Scotland and three in England.The Scottish Government revealed cases of the variant were identified in the north-east of the country during 10-day period of self-isolation after travelling from Brazil via Paris and London to Aberdeen in early February.Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College, warned there has been an 'enormous wave of reinfections' across Brazil due to the mutant variant.He said it looks likely the Brazilian variant is “breaking through” antibodies built up by previous

Covid-19 is believed to be deadlier than other strains in the UK, experts have warned.The Manaus P1 mutation is thought to possess a "double whammy" of being both more contagious and better at "evading antibodies" than the strain first discovered in Kent.Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College, said it was "likely" the Brazilian variant was "breaking through" antibodies built up by previous infection.Referring to new research on the Brazilian city of Manaus, published in The Lancet, Professor Altmann also said urgent action was needed to prevent other strains being imported from abroad, but admitted the task was a "really, really hard challenge"."It was expected that there would be quite a high level of protection there

Britain's confirmed cases of the South Africa coronavirus variant have hit at least 147, but "homegrown" strains are the "biggest worry", according to experts.

Health experts are urging caution over Russia's claim of a Covid-19 vaccine, which Vladimir Putin's daughter was given. Scientists claim they have seen no evidence that suggests it is safe and effective.