Coronavirus headlines as hopes for new antibody treatment and Japan bans travel from UK over variant fears

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A NEW Isuzu D-Max is to be released in March, bringing extra comfort and refinement to the pick-up truck range.With a fresh look to its styling, the Japanese brand’s newcomer has more imposing lines and sits on 18in wheels.

coronavirus variant believed to have originated in Brazil has been identified - here's everything you need to know about the strain. Prime Minister Boris Johnson today said he is "very concerned" about the new mutation, thought to affect healthy, young people.

direct to your inbox Supermarket giant Tesco has announced a set of new rules shoppers must follow, or face being asked to leave - or banned from entering. The changes come after supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Aldi all tightened their rules amidst a surge of coronavirus cases in the UK.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterBenoît Jutras, the composer behind many Cirque du Soleil productions, is developing a slate of original musicals for the stage and screen.The first project will be a rock opera that traces Japan’s Imperial Family through the final days of World War II.

Following the departure of Terence Winter, HBO Max has announced that Joe Barton is taking over showrunning duties on “Gotham PD,” a spin-off show based on Matt Reeves‘ upcoming new “The Batman” film scheduled for March 2022. Barton is known as the creator of the BBC Two television crime series “Giri/Haji” about the Yakuza underworld in Japan and how it crosses over into London’s streets.

There are few international filmmakers working today that have the acclaim and reverence of Naomi Kawase. And with her latest feature, “True Mothers,” selected as the official Japanese entry into the Oscars race, it appears she’s, yet again, in the middle of the awards discussion.

direct to your inboxThe number of people to have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus has surpassed 80,000. A further 1,035 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Saturday, the government has said.

Connecticut has reported two confirmed cases of the U.K. coronavirus variant in two New Haven residents who traveled outside of the state.

direct to your inboxNHS coronavirus patients are to receive new life-saving treatment which can reduce hospital stay by up to 10 days, the government has announced,Patients across the UK who are admitted to intensive care units due to Covid-19 will receive drugs which are typically used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.The REMAP-CAP clinical trial, funded by the government, found tocilizumab and sarilumab reduced the relative risk of death by 24 percent when administered to patients within 24 hours

virtual flyover of the upcoming Super Nintendo World has been released on the Super Nintendo website ahead of the park’s opening.The theme park, which will be a world within Universal Studios Japan, is due to open on February 4, having been pushed back from 2020 due to the pandemic.For visitors who can’t wait that long or won’t be able to travel, the virtual tour will let you experience the park for yourself.

Aeko Catori Brown is growing up fast. Chris Brown‘s son, who he shares with Ammika Harris, just celebrated his first birthday on November 20, and he’s already got a favorite anime character.  In a new video, shared by Ammika, 27, to her Instagram story on Jan. 5, the adorable tot can be seen watching the classic Japanese animated movie My Neighbor Totoro. 

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New York has reported its first confirmed case of the U.K. coronavirus variant in a man who has no recent travel history.  New York Gov.

In a series of tweets today, Ms Sturgeon said: "The rapid increase in Covid cases, driven by the new variant, is of very serious concern. The steep increases & severe NHS pressure being experienced in other parts of the UK is a sign of what may lie ahead.

Nintendo has revealed the first Super Smash Bros Ultimate event of 2021 will kick off on January 1.The game frequently runs weekly events to give players themed bonuses, and this news confirms Nintendo will continue them next year. The first event is a star based tournament, to be called “The Star Tournament That Sparkles The Galaxy” in Japan.

Refresh for latest…: There was a bit more varied action at the international box office this weekend, including the continued rollout of Warner Bros/DC’s Wonder Woman 1984, a sizable start for China’s Shock Wave 2, the debut of Disney/Pixar’s Soul, The Croods: A New Age nearing $100M global, and a brand new milestone for Japan’s Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train which, according to estimates, has overtaken Spirited Away to become the highest-grossing film ever in the market.