‘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

Brazilian mutant Covid strain arrives in UK

Six cases of the troublesome Brazilian variant of coronavirus which scientists believe is more contagious and responds less well to vaccines been found in Britain, officials announced today.   Three cases of the mutant variant first detected in Manaus in the South American country have been found in Scotland after flying into Aberdeen from Brazil via Paris … 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

Brazilian Covid strain spotted in France, Italy and Faroe Islands will inevitably end up in UK

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: 08:07 GMT, 3 February 2021 AFL star Dane Swan has revealed how a trip to … Read more

Pictured: Four Brazilian footballers killed in plane crash alongside club president

Pictured: Four Brazilian footballers killed in plane crash alongside club president as they travelled separately from rest of the squad after testing positive for Covid Identities of four Brazilian footballers killed in a plane crash have been revealed Guilherme Noe, 28, Lucas Praxedes, 23, Ranule Gomes dos Reis, 27, and Marcus Molinari, 23, were killed … Read more