13 h. ago Face mask rules introduced in some UK hospitals as Covid cases rise

It follows guidance from NHS England

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40 h. ago New Covid vaccine criteria explained after 'concerning' rise in cases in UK

Fewer people are eligible for Covid-19 vaccination this year

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59 h. ago 'Worrying' rise in Covid cases across UK as new variants Nimbus and Stratus dominate

Almost 90 per cent of Covid cases in England are now one of the new NB.1.8.1 and XFG variants

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5 d. ago 'Stay at home and rest': The latest Covid rules if you test positive as cases surge after new variants

Covid infections are on the rise in the UK 🤧

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6 d. 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

7 d. 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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8 d. ago What is the Stratus Covid variant? Cases of the new 'XFG' strain on the rise

A new Covid-19 variant, Stratus, is spreading globally, displaying unique symptoms like a scratchy voice.

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9 d. ago 'The most important thing': UKHSA issues advice on new Covid mutations as cases rise

Cases of Covid have been rising across the UK 🤧

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9 d. ago Four symptoms that could mean you have new Covid variant and not a cold or flu

Health experts are warning people about the 'tripledemic' threat as cases of flu, RSV and the new Covid variant Stratus are all on the rise.

Science

9 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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1 week ago The ‘unusual symptom’ of new Covid strain in the UK as infections rise

Those who are eligible are being urged by the UK Health Security Agency to book their vaccinations against flu, COVID-19 and RSV as cases are starting to increase ahead of the winter months

Science

1 week 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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1 week ago Covid cases continue to rise in UK as health bosses issue vaccine alert

The UKHSA has urged anyone with symptoms of Covid to wear a face covering when leaving the house

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1 week ago Do I have Covid or flu? Symptoms to look out for as cases rise this autumn

Experts say the best way to prevent possible harm from Covid-19 or the flu is by getting vaccinated

Science

1 week ago Households race to buy 'easy to use' thermoscan thermometer as Covid cases rise

This device comes with age precision technology to give extra insight into high temperatures.

Science

1 week 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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2 w. 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

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2 w. ago Covid cases and deaths on rise as new variant sweeps across UK

The newest Covid Stratus variant is now the most dominant strain of the virus in the UK

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2 w. ago WHO’s 7 steps to avoid Covid as Stratus cases rise in Scotland

The World Health Organisation has issued some advice on how to dodge the infamous bug.

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2 w. ago What are the new ‘Stratus’ Covid symptoms as cases rise across UK

New XFG.3 variant accounts for a larger proportion of infections than any other

Science