53 h. ago Deadly new Covid variant has 'high immune escape potential' as warning issued

A leading medical expert has claimed that 'vigilance is critical now, and not panic' after a new leading variant of Covid emerged, which has so far claimed several lives

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4 d. ago Surge in Covid cases in Asia as 'more transmissible' NB.1.8.1 variant spreads

Scientists have warned the Nimbus variant is more transmissible than previous Covid strains

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5 d. ago GP issues warning over new Covid symptom amid fears Nimbus variant will sweep the UK this summer

Doctors are urging anyone who experiences a specific symptom to test for Covid, as a new highly contagious variant could trigger a wave of infections this summer.

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5 d. ago Covid warning as new variant causes different symptoms including unusual sign

Doctors have issued a warning about the new coronavirus strain, which has been flagged in the UK, US and Australia.

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5 d. ago Warning over new Covid variant as public told 'stay at home' if you're unwell

The variant, known as NB.1.8.1, was first identified in Ireland in May. It has since become the dominant strain in the country - accounting for around 30% of new Covid cases

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5 d. 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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7 d. ago Full list of Covid symptoms including three unusual ones as new variant reaches UK

The new Covid variant has spread through several countries and now reached the UK

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9 d. ago UKHSA warns of 'growing' cases of new Covid variant as NB.1.8.1 hits UK

Health officials have said it is monitoring levels of Covid-19 as the virus "mutates and changes"

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9 d. ago NHS deadline warning for Covid booster jab as new variant NB.1.8.1 hits UK

Those eligible for the spring Covid-19 vaccine can still get the jab

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9 d. ago New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 spreading in UK is 'more transmissible'

The new Covid-19 variant may spread more easily than earlier strains, experts warn

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1 week ago New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 spreading in UK as doctors warn of nine key symptoms

The new Covid variant may spread more easily than earlier strains, experts warn

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1 week ago New COVID strain discovered in UK as doctors issue stark warning

The new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 has been detected in Northern Ireland, with some people reporting unusual symptoms including heartburn.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Doctors issue urgent health warning as dangerous new Covid virus from China triggers US outbreak

Doctors have issued an urgent warning after the dangerous new Covid variant NB.1.8.1 was detected in a new US state. It has been on the rise since the beginning of May.

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1 week 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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2 w. ago 'I thought I'd burnt some toast but it was symptom of very serious condition'

Gareth Evans, 57, from Cardiff, was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2018 after he started to show symptoms in his mid 40s - including depression and unusual smells

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2 w. ago Major warning as new Covid variant spikes at popular holiday hotspots

The strain has been detected in multiple countries, including Australia, the US and possibly the UK

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Doctors issue warning over dangerous new Covid strain imported from CHINA that's now in multiple US states

Latest tracking data from the CDC shows, according to CBS News , the new strain - dubbed NB.1.8.1 - has been detected among international travelers arriving in California, Washington state, Virginia and New York City.

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3 w. ago Doctors issue warning over dangerous new Covid strain imported from CHINA that's now in four US states

Latest tracking data from the CDC shows, according to CBS News , the new strain - dubbed NB.1.8.1 - has been detected among international travelers arriving in California, Washington state, Virginia and New York City.

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