Coronavirus latest news: Vaccines could be flown in to avoid Brexit border disruption

Exclusive: UK prepared for wrong sort of pandemic 'Promiscuous' virus may mutate via rodents Council fences off goals to stop families playing football Vaccines could be flown in to avoid Brexit border disruption MS drug halves risk of severe Covid symptoms Subscribe today for a one-month free trial Coronavirus vaccines could be flown into the UK to avoid potential disruption at the border when Britain leaves the single market and customs union at the end of the year, according to the Health Secretary. Matt Hancock said he was confident that a no-deal Brexit would not delay supplies, amid concern that the Pfizer vaccine - which is manufactured in Belgium - could be affected by Britain's departure from the EU. "We have a plan for the vaccine which is being manufactured in Belgium, and if necessary we can fly in order to avoid those problems ... we've got a plan for all eventualities," he said. Earlier on Thursday, Cabinet minister Alok Sharma repeatedly failed to rule out that the supply of a vaccine would not be affected by problems when the new arrangements come into force on January 1. Follow the latest updates below.

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