59 h. ago 'Razor blade throat' symptom could be sign of new Covid variants as cases 'double'

Stratus and Nimbus variants soar in UK as the UK Health Security Agency says people with symptols should 'wear masks'

Science

3 d. ago Is your hoarse voice a sign of the new Covid ‘Stratus’ variant? The 12 symptoms spreading now

A NEW strain of Covid has been circulating in the UK in recent weeks, accounting for a high proportion of cases in England. The new strain, known as Stratus, is commonly associated with a key symptom, say experts. The emerging Covid strain, which has two variants - XFG and XFG. 3 - was initially detected...

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3 d. ago Covid sign that can have serious impact on children may 'get worse at night'

A doctor warned that the symptom can affect children worse than adults

Politics

3 d. ago Children suffered 'grievous harm' during Covid from those who were meant to care for them, inquiry told

Chairman Baroness Heather Hallett (pictured) said Covid-19's impact on children was 'severe and long-lasting' because they missed educational opportunities and social interaction.

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3 d. ago Covid inquiry hears lockdowns led to increase in kids’ suffering and abuse

Chairwoman Baroness Heather Hallett said the pandemic’s impact on children and young people had been 'severe' with some kids being subjected to 'grievous harm' by carers during lockdown

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4 d. ago Covid inquiry to shift focus to pandemic’s impact on children and young people

Schools were closed to most children in the pandemic amid fears over spread of the coronavirus.

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7 d. ago Key sign you have new Covid variant and NOT flu as autumn 'tripledemic' alert issued

A new strain of Covid is on the rise in the UK and many Brits have been left puzzled on whether they have it, or whether it's the flu or a cold. Here's everything you need to know

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8 d. ago Doctor warns of unique early Covid sign as cases of new variant rise

A new strain of Covid, known as 'Stratus', has been spreading rapidly across the world in recent weeks - and it is slightly different to previous variants

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9 d. ago Early symptom of new Covid 'Stratus' variant as cases rise in UK

Experts have warned the new 'Stratus' Covid strain has an unusual early warning sign to be aware of

Science

1 week ago Early sign you have new Covid 'Stratus' variant and it's different to other types

The new Covid strain has two variants and was first discovered in January of this year.

Politics

1 week ago Early sign you have new Covid 'Stratus' variant as vaccine alert issued

A new Covid variant is transmitting more quickly than previous strains and has an unusual early warning sign to be aware of, experts have warned. It's different to other types

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