‘Schools WILL reopen on March 8’: No10 refuses to delay restart despite Brazilian Covid fears

Downing Street confirmed today that schools will reopen on Monday, despite fears over a Brazilian strain of coronavirus that has been found in Britain. Six cases of the P.1 variant first detected in the Amazonian city of Manaus have been confirmed in the UK – three in England and three in Scotland. Two were tracked to … Read more

Manaus: Brazilian city at centre of new coronavirus variant outbreak

The Brazilian Covid variant detected in the UK is running rife in the Amazon city where it first emerged, despite the population approaching herd immunity – suggesting the new strain can evade existing antibodies.  Scientists believe that around 75 per cent of Manaus’ population was infected by the virus during Brazil’s disastrous first wave last year, … Read more

Brazilian mutant Covid strain arrives in UK

Six cases of the troublesome Brazilian variant of coronavirus have been found in Britain, Public Health England (PHE) announced today. Three cases of the mutant variant first detected in Manaus in the South American country have been found in England, and three in Scotland. The Brazilian variant carries the E484K mutation which scientists believe allows it to … Read more

Terrifying moment jealous Brazilian wife shoots dead younger woman sitting next to husband in bar

Terrifying moment jealous Brazilian wife shoots dead younger woman sitting next to her husband in a bar Shocking video footage shows Dayane Rafaella de Silva Rodrigues, 31, storming into the bar in the municipality of Tiangua, northeastern Brazil   Rodrigues is seen firing shots at the table where her husband is sitting with friends – including 26-year-old Djaiane … Read more

Brazilian couple in quarantine hotel reveal what the room and the food is like in lockdown diary

A Brazilian couple spending their first 24 hours in a quarantine hotel have complained about the size of food portions and pleaded with staff to move rooms because their view is so depressing – but still found time for nookie on their first night. Wagner Araujo, 43, is staying with his wife Elaine, 40, at … Read more

Brazilian ballerina born without arms becomes social media sensation

A ballerina born with no arms is inspiring the world with her dancing skills.  Vitoria Bueno, 16, from Minas Gerais, Brazil, is chasing her dreams of being a ballerina despite her disability.  She was first prompted to take up ballet on the advice of her physiotherapist, who noticed the girl’s passion for dancing.  Bueno has … Read more

Brazilian Covid strain ‘will inevitably end up in UK’, say experts

The troublesome Brazilian variant of coronavirus will inevitably end up in Britain, scientists have warned amid fears it could make vaccines less effective.  Cases of the mutant strain — which shares a mutation with the South African variant — have already been spotted in France, Italy, the Netherlands and the Faroe Islands. Health ministries in … Read more

Fury as 35 countries with cases of South African and Brazilian Covid variants left off red list

Britain’s hotel quarantine scheme came under fresh criticism on Sunday when it emerged 35 countries where mutant coronavirus strains have been found are not on the list.  Earlier this week, the Government confirmed that all passengers from 33 ‘red list’ countries would have to quarantine for ten days in a hotel from February 15. But … Read more

Former AFL star Dane Swan reveals he almost ended up in a Brazilian jail

Former AFL star Dane Swan reveals he almost ended up in a Brazilian jail during a nightmare holiday after his Brownlow medal win in 2011 By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:05 GMT, 3 February 2021 | Updated: 08:05 GMT, 3 February 2021 AFL star Dane Swan has revealed how a trip to … Read more

Four players and president of Brazilian club Palmas killed in plane crash

Four players and president of Brazilian fourth-tier club Palmas killed in horror plane crash after small aircraft came down following take-off with passengers heading to cup tie Four players and the president of Palmas have been killed after a plane crash  The small aircraft was taking the group to a Brazilian cup game on Sunday … Read more