New coronavirus variant found in traveler from Philippines: Japan

A man who arrived in Japan from the Philippines in February was infected with a new variant of the novel coronavirus, the health ministry said Friday in the first confirmation of such a case.The variant is distinct from those first discovered in Britain, South Africa and Brazil, and is thought to pose a similar level of threat. Related coverage:345 people in Japan infected with coronavirus variants: ministryJapan sees high rate of anaphylaxis after taking Pfizer vaccineNearly 400 infected with new coronavirus variant found in JapanAccording to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the…READ FULL ARTICLE