20 h. ago Public health experts urge Britons to wear masks and isolate if infected as cases of new Covid variants Nimbus and Stratus soar

Leading experts from Warwick University and the University of Leeds have revealed how to stay safe amid a worrying surge in Covid cases sweeping the UK.

Science

34 h. ago Brits with new Stratus and Nimbus Covid symptoms should do 7 things amid spike

Health officials have issued advice to Covid symptom sufferers as cases of the latest variants begin to rise this autumn.

Science

36 h. ago NHS bosses issue urgent plea as new Stratus and Nimbus Covid

Doctors are trying to 'winterproof' the NHS - with one new change to vaccinations happening for the first time ever

Politics

53 h. ago Britain's Nimbus Covid wave? Cases of new variant with unusual symptoms soar with cases doubling in a month

The strains - XFB, dubbed Stratus, and NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus - are fuelling a surge in infections, with cases doubling since August.

Science

55 h. ago What we know about Stratus and Nimbus Covid variants as cases surge

Covid cases are surging across the UK

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58 h. ago Key differences between Covid Nimbus and Stratus variants as doctor issues warning

Two variants, Stratus and Nimbus, are currently the most prevalent strains of Covid across the UK as cases surge - but they both present varying symptoms and have key differences

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60 h. ago NHS issues 'important' Covid advice as Stratus and Nimbus cases rise

Two variants of COVID-19 are currently the most common found in the UK

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61 h. ago Stratus and Nimbus Covid: Brits with these symptoms urged to do 4 things as cases rise

Urgent advice has been issued to anyone with symptoms of the latest Covid variants

Science

3 d. ago Stratus and Nimbus differences and main Covid strain symptoms

Stratus and Nimbus are the most prevelant strains currently in the UK but what happens when you get them and how can you guard against the strains

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3 d. ago WHO's latest Stratus and Nimbus Covid strain differences and symptoms

Main points to know about Straus and Nimbus, as well as a list of all other major strains known to exist

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4 d. ago UKHSA issues urgent alert to Brits with Covid symptoms as 'Stratus' variant spreads in UK

Health bosses have revealed whether current Covid variants are anything to worry about as cases begin to rise this autumn

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4 d. ago Do I have flu or Covid? Symptoms to be aware of as cases spike in colder months

Experts say the risk is highest during the colder months when viruses spread more easily indoors.

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5 d. ago Unusual Covid 'Stratus' symptom that many Brits overlook as XFG.3 variant sweeps UK

The new coronavirus strain, known as 'Stratus', has been spreading rapidly in recent weeks, but it's important to recognise its key symptoms that some might overlook

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9 d. ago Doctor urges Brits to make 3 changes as new 'Stratus' Covid variant sweeps UK

A doctor has urged Brits to make three changes now to help protect against the new Covid strain

Science

2 w. ago Autumn cold with distinct symptom could be new 'Frankenstein' Covid strain 'spreading rapidly'

Britain is now battling a fresh Stratus Covid variant that has one very unique, standout symptom.

Science

3 w. ago Brit dog owners warned of deadly virus with 'barbaric symptoms' after spike in cases

Vet practices have flagged cases of parvovirus, which can be passed from dog to dog through contact with their contaminated faeces - owners are now being warned to be vigilant

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