Patrick Vallance speaking at Downing Street press briefing

The video discusses COVID-19 variants identified in the UK, South Africa, and Brazil, focusing on the UK variant's increased transmission rate. It highlights that the UK variant spreads more easily but does not show a difference in age distribution. Hospital data indicates no increase in mortality for hospitalized patients, but there is some evidence of increased risk for those testing positive with the new variant. The data is uncertain, and the video provides context for understanding the potential risk, especially for older adults.

What evidence is there regarding the increased risk for those with the new variant?

What is the average risk of mortality for a man in their 60s who gets infected with the virus?