Japan Has New Variant; U.K. Vaccine Plan on Target: Virus Update.

Japan has found a variant of the coronavirus similar to strains discovered in Britain and South Africa. Japan Weighs Approving Pfizer Vaccine for Ages 16 and Up: NHK (10:13 a.m. HK) Japan's government is considering approving Pfizer Inc.'s Covid-19 vaccine for use by individuals aged 16 and above, broadcaster NHK reported. [Extracted from the article]