direct to your inboxNo evidence has yet emerged to suggest a new variant of coronavirus is more dangerous than its predecessors, according to the government's chief medical officer.Scientists at Porton Down have uncovered a new variant of the virus, and investigations are continuing into whether the new strain could be behind a sudden spike in cases in the south east.Professor Chris Whitty said the new variant had been picked up because there was a 'good surveillance system in the UK' and data