15 h. ago New Covid strain with 'unusual' symptoms identified as cases surge

The new Covid variant, labelled NB.1.8.1, is causing unusual gastrointestinal problems, health officials have warned

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22 h. ago Should you be worried about the new Covid strain? Signs and symptoms of NB.1.8.1 as cases confirmed in UK

Cases of Covid have increased by 10.1% 🤧

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36 h. ago Covid alert as doctors issue warning about new variant with 'unusual' symptoms

Doctors have warned people to look out for new symptoms of coronavirus, stressing that the latest strain is different from the rest. People could mistake Covid for other common issues due to the similarities

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43 h. ago The distinctive symptom doctors say could be a sign of new Covid variant NB.1.8.1

Doctors have warned of a painful symptom of the latest Covid strain

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49 h. ago The Potato Eaters review – a descent from visceral dread into full

Lazzaretto Vecchio, VeniceOn the site of a hospital for leprosy patients, audience members are invited to wander in near darkness among twitching body bags into a choreographed scene of ritualised tyrannyThere are strong Death in Venice vibes to the setting of Romeo Castellucci’s site specific production at the Venice Biennale Teatro. The show, by the Italian writer-director and his company, inhabits its own island – a long, lizard-like colony. The audience boards a shuttle and skims across the water to arrive at a building that was once a lazaretto – a hospital for leprosy patients. Associations with fatal infection and social isolation are chillingly resonance of the Covid pandemic. But as you wander into this disturbing promenade piece, things turn chilly in more ways than one.The building’s interior is stripped of its skin so that its brick and rafters lie bare, and there is a low electronic rumble of sound along its corridors which is as disquieting as the near darkness. Window...

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69 h. ago Covid rates surge 97% as new infectious variant gains foothold in UK

Covid rates in the UK are surging as a new strain spreads - the NB.1.8.1 variant has been detected in at least 12 cases so far in Britain

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2 d. ago Covid surge in Asia sparks concern about emergence of more infectious variants

Authorities monitoring Omicron subvariants for driving surge

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4 d. ago Three new Covid symptoms of NB.1.8.1 to know as latest strain lands in UK

The latest Covid signs to look out for may be different to typical virus expectations

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4 d. ago New UKHSA Covid advice as Brits told to 'stay at home' and new variant detected

The UKHSA has issued advice to Brits with Covid-19 symptoms after a new strain, called NB.1.8.1, was detected in small numbers in the UK with an increase in hospital admissions

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6 d. ago Cases of infectious new Covid strain found in UK, with latest symptoms

The subvariant has already been flagged by the World Health Organisation as a concern after outbreaks

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6 d. ago New Covid strain symptoms in full including nausea and heartburn as NB.1.8.1 spread deteced

The World Health Organisation has been monitoring the new strain, which is of the Omicron variant, as seven cases have been detected

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6 d. ago New list of Covid symptoms for NB.1.8.1 strain as it spreads in UK

The World Health Organization has designated the NB.1.8.1 strain of Covid a "variant under monitoring" due to its rapid rise

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6 d. ago Full symptoms list of NB.1.8.1 strain of Covid which has been detected in the UK

Doctors are closely monitoring the NB.1.8.1 strain of Covid, which has been discovered in the UK and can cause heartburn, diarrhea, nausea and other unpleasant symptoms

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6 d. ago New COVID strain discovered in UK as doctors warn of unusual symptoms

The new NB.1.8.1 strain of Covid has been detected in Northern Ireland and, while some of its symptoms include those of previous strains, others are more unusual, such as heartburn

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6 d. ago New Covid strain discovered in UK as health chiefs reveal 'unusual' symptoms

The full list of symptoms caused by the new NB.1.8.1 strain of coronavirus, which has been detected in at least seven people in Northern Ireland, has been announced

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7 d. ago New Covid variant hits holiday hotspot as public urged to wear masks and get vaccinated

Holidaymakers have been urged to follow health measures after a spike in Covid infections

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7 d. ago What is the new Covid variant NB.1.8.1? Symptoms as strain is 'under monitoring' by WHO due to spike in cases

The new strain is responsible for a spike in infections and hospitalisations in China 🤧

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7 d. ago WHO warns of 'more infectious' Covid variant as travellers urged to mask up and get jags

The new Covid variant called NB.1.8.1 is causing a surge in cases in countries across the globe and holidaymakers are being warned to stay vigilant

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1 week ago New Covid subvariant NB.1.8.1 hits three popular holiday spots and these are the symptoms

The highly-infectious new Covid strain - officially named NB.1.8.1 - has been detected in multiple countries, including Australia, the US and possibly the UK

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1 week ago WHO warning as new Covid strain hits holiday destinations – here are symptoms

The World Health Organisation has warned over a surge in Covid cases with the new variant now responsible for more than 10% of all infections in certain countries

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