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Rise in new Covid FLiRT variant cases sparks fears of summer surge
The coronavirus continues to mutate from its earlier strains with a rise in variants dubbed FLiRT by scientists in the US and Europe, as experts monitor vaccine effectiveness on the new strains
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Thousands died from Covid due to being under-vaccinated, new study suggests
A UK-wide study found more than 7,000 hospitalisations and deaths might have been averted from June to September 2022, with figures showing between one third and half of Brits were under-vaccinated
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Covid cases surge across entire planet as UN explains 'unacceptable' gatherings
The head of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says there were 10,000 Covid deaths during December, jumping by 42 per cent in nearly 50 countries
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New Covid variant makes up two-thirds of new cases – 8 symptoms to look out for
The number of coronavirus JN.1 infections has soared in recent weeks, from just four per cent of all UK Covid cases in early November to 65 per cent on December 30
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Dad thought he had Covid 'vaccine side-effects' but it was brain tumour
Shaf Ahmed, from Birmingham, went to hospital after experiencing pins and needles, seizures and speech loss - when he mentioned he'd recently received a Covid vaccination he was taken for a CT scan
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Last chance to get seasonal Covid vaccine - check to see if you're eligible
The NHS has warned it is the last chance for vulnerable people to get the seasonal Covid vaccine as the JN.1 strain of the virus is flourishing in the UK with new symptoms
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Covid maps show four areas with most positive tests as cases skyrocket
Covid maps show that four states are recording the highest percentage of positive tests with experts warning they expect more people to need hospital care
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Brits could become “nastily ill” for weeks in winter, health experts have warned
As booster vaccines wear off more and more people could become unwell over the next few weeks as coronavirus constantly evolves, professors have warned
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Millions of Covid jabs offered as thank you to Britain were turned down
The world's largest vaccine maker, Serum Institute of India (SII), agreed to send 10million doses at the very start of the rollout as a token of gratitude for the Oxford vaccine
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Some ethnic minorities thought Covid jab was 'conspiracy to cull' people
At the Covid Inquiry, Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said there was a fear in some ethnic minority communities that the Government was trying to harm people through the vaccine
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Covid variant with 40 mutations spreads in UK as millions still need booster jab
Earlier this year, the Autumn Covid booster jab programme was rushed forward three weeks coming on the back of the discovery of a highly mutated Covid variant, BA.2.86
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Get ready for winter - book your flu and Covid-19 jabs
Did you know if you have certain health conditions, are pregnant or aged 65 and over, you could be eligible for a free flu and Covid-19 vaccination? Check and book today
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Covid here to stay and set to hit thousands every winter just like flu
While Covid-19 is still a worry, experts believe that the virus is now transforming into a respiratory virus that will be common in the winter months, similar to the flu
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New Covid Pirola strain - can it kill, symptoms and return to restrictions
Pirola, a new Covid strain is currently spiking in the UK, is cause for concern. Experts explain how serious it is, what the symptoms are and if there could be a return to restrictions
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Covid jab rollout launched as new variant hits UK - full list of people eligible
A new Covid variant, BA.2.86 has caught the attention of scientists due to its high number of mutations, prompting health chiefs to bring forward the autumn booster vaccine programme
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Aaron Rodgers calls out Covid vaccine again with Djokovic message at US Open
NFL icon Aaron Rodgers took some time out to attend the US Open where he watched Novak Djokovic - a tennis player who did not agree with taking the coronavirus vaccine
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New Covid strain hits UK - four of the key symptoms to look out for
A new Covid strain dubbed Pirola has hit British shores, it was confirmed today, and the variant may be easily spread due to a huge number of mutations - possibly up to 30
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Brits could face new Covid jabs if Eris strain resistant to vaccine, expert says
Scientists have unveiled the new official title for the latest ultra-mutated Omicron variant as on expert told how Brits may need to get re-vaccinated if the Eris strain proves to be more deadly
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USA to drop remaining Covid vaccine rules for travellers this month
USA travel rules are changing as the US is ditching the last of its Covid vaccine rules for tourists ahead of the summer holidays, the US Department of Homeland Security announced
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'Healthy' doctor, 32, dies after rare severe reaction to AstraZenenca Covid jab
Dr Stephen Wright from Sevenoaks, Kent, was among the earliest groups of people to be given the vaccine during the pandemic - he died 10 days later
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Brits may need another vaccine for new virus as UK gets warmer, expert warns
Prof Ian Jones, Professor of Virology, University of Reading, said tick borne encephalitis (TBEV) - new to the UK and spreading - could lead to Brits being advised to get vaccines
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Children under 4 to be offered Covid jab as thousands of new cases reported
The move comes after estimated Covid cases reached their highest level since January 3 at the end of March in the UK, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics
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Last chance for under 50s to get Covid booster - find out if you're eligible
Britons only have a few days to get their final top-up jab. After February 12, the booster will only be offered to those considered to be at risk of serious illness.
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Orthrus Covid variant set to become most dominant strain in UK - see symptoms
The latest version of coronavirus could already account for 100 per cent of cases in some areas, according to the UK Health Security Agency
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Find out if you're eligible for Covid and flu jabs as NHS battles 'twindemic'
People in hospital with influenza has soared sevenfold over the past month as NHS England medical director renews his appeal for people to get jabbed as soon as possible
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