From tomorrow, the UK is banning travel from all South American countries, hoping to stop a new variant of the CCP virus that has emerged in Brazil. Announcing the new restrictions, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that they do not apply to British or Irish Nationals or people with UK residency rights. “But passengers returning from these destinations must self-isolate for TEN DAYS along with their households,” he said in the announcement on Twitter. “Travel from Portugal to the UK will also be suspended given its strong travel links with Brazil—acting as another way to reduce the risk of importing infections,” said Shapps. “However, there is an exemption for hauliers travelling from Portugal (only), to allow transport of essential goods.” In addition to all countries in South America, the list also includes neighbouring Panama. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said earlier this week that he was very concerned about the Brazil …