there is also a very extensive mutation which means it diverges quite significantly from previous configurations of the virus. as a result, it might, in part, reduce the protection of our vaccines over time. >> joining me now, david mckenzie. i want to start with you. there the prime minister was clear about threat they are facing but what else did he say about their plan to address this variant? >> well, it was a sobering press conference from boris johnson. there were really some warning signs expressed there but boris johnson did say the uk government would be taking a targeted approach. we have had two confirmed cases in the uk. germany confirmed two cases. there are concerns that europe