Getty People have started catching a new Covid variant that could soon take off and become the dominant type, according to scientists. Identified in Germany, in June, cases of the XEC variant have since emerged in the UK, US, Denmark and several other countries, posters on X, formerly known as Twitter, say. It has some … Read more
2 hours ago By Aurelia Foster, Health reporter, BBC News Getty Images There has been a small rise in the number of Covid cases in England There is some talk of a “summer Covid wave” at the moment. We all seem to know someone who has had it lately, or a friend who has been off sick. … Read more
Covid and other infections could rise in many parts of the world this winter, the experts warn. Source link
Hospitalisations have gone up since the summer and a new variant is spreading. Should we be concerned? Source link
Hospital admissions have risen since the summer and a new variant is spreading. Should we be concerned? Source link
Health officials say it is too early to know whether BA.2.86 is more serious than previous strains. Source link
The strain is highly mutated but not yet considered a concern by health officials. Source link
The World Health Organisation declared the variant of interest, with cases reported in 51 countries. Source link
Islanders on Westray were told of a genetic variant linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Source link
The latest Omicron variant is making scientists take notice in the US – so what do you need to know? Source link