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New Covid strain hits UK - four of the key symptoms to look out for
A new Covid strain dubbed Pirola has hit British shores, it was confirmed today, and the variant may be easily spread due to a huge number of mutations - possibly up to 30
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New highly-mutated Covid variant BA.2.86 found in UK and other countries
Three cases of the new BA.2.86 coronavirus strain have been detected in Denmark and Israel and this morning the USA also announced it had found a case in Michigan
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New Covid mutation BA.2.86 sparks alarm with fears of new explosion of cases
A new Covid-19 strain BA.2.86 found in Michigan was placed under the World Health Organisation's monitoring list on Thursday due to the "large number of mutations it carries"
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3 new worrying symptoms of Eris Covid variant to look for - all you need to know
There are a number of symptoms medics say you should watch out for as the spread continue - but now Brits are being told there are three others you should look out for
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Brits with Covid symptoms urged to 'stay home' as 1 in 4 cases are new variant
Covid cases have risen again across the UK, according to the latest government data - leading senior health bosses to once again urge that people with symptoms 'stay at home'
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Calls for private vaccines amid fears 'real-deal' Covid strain spreading in UK
Scientists have called for Covid jabs to made available privately for those who wish to buy them for themselves, as worry grows over the emergence of a new 'mutated' strain
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Interactive Covid map shows where cases spiking in UK as new variant runs riot
The interactive map tool shows how many Covid cases have been recorded across the UK, with infections on the rise while the new Eris variant continues to spread
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Brits could face new Covid jabs if Eris strain resistant to vaccine, expert says
Scientists have unveiled the new official title for the latest ultra-mutated Omicron variant as on expert told how Brits may need to get re-vaccinated if the Eris strain proves to be more deadly
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Fears new fast-spreading Covid variant dubbed 'the real deal' is in UK already
Scientists are closely watching a new Covid variant that's already been detected in two countries - as one health expert said it could begin spreading in the UK 'very soon'
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Simple test you can do at home to see if you have flu or new Covid variant Eris
Since the pandemic started, it has been hard to tell the difference between flu and Covid as symptoms can be extremely similar, making it difficult for patients to understand which they have
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Should face masks be reintroduced in public places - Vote in our poll
With the UK being declared a hotspot for cases of new Covid mutation 'Pirola', experts are urging people to wear face coverings in indoor public places again - do you agree?
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Covid symptoms to lookout for as variant sparks fears of return of mask-wearing
A new sub-strain not yet been formally named but is referred to as 'BA.6', has led some to fear that a bleak coronavirus picture could emerge in the weeks ahead
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Scientists call for Brits to wear masks again due to startling Covid variant
The call for mask-wearing comes after a rise in Covid cases and the worrying emergence of a new 'mutation', with one expert saying it was more likely 'cause a big wave' than previous strains
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Paul O'Grady's last ever TV project to air this autumn with new animal challenge
The Lily Savage icon has one more TV project that fans are yet to see after filming in Thailand last year for a two-part series on the country's rescue elephants
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Soldier charged over 'slashing pal's throat' in Magaluf during night out
Lance Corporal Sarah Garrity was left in intensive care at a Magaluf hospital after Sydney Cole allegedly slashed her with a broken glass, causing her to lose pints of blood and leaving her with a gaping wound which required 14 stitches
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Posh Tory club gives £250,000 to MPs after getting Covid bailout worth £850,000
The Carlton Club and its political committee have lavished the cash on Conservative MPs and their local assocations, including Party Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson who got £15,000
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Most common symptoms of new fast-spreading Covid variant as UK enters 'new wave'
Over 800,000 people in the UK are thought to be affected by the new Eris variant, making it the second most common strain, with poor weather and waning immunity blamed for the current spike
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Nightclub numbers at all time low amid pandemic woes and cost of living crisis
Nearly a third of Britain’s clubs shut their doors for good in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as heavy restrictions hammered the trade for around two years
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'My son's cancer was caused by stomach-eating bug travellers should know about'
Mum-of-four Rebecca Wilcox believes her son could have been saved had he done a test for Helicobacter Pylori and is now raising awareness for travellers in his name
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Ten symptoms of new rising Covid strain - from headache to altered smell
Given the name Eris by experts, the variant of the widespread Omicron strain has seen a huge surge in cases, with one in seven infected now believed to have caught it
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Inside 'super-lab' built to protect UK from next 'Disease X' global pandemic
The new facility at secretive military base Porton Down is where prototype 'Disease X' vaccines are being prepared so they can be adapted within 100 days of new viruses being detected
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People who pick their nose 'are more likely to get Covid' as new variant hits UK
A new study carried out in the Netherlands has found a link between picking the nose and spreading coronavirus in medical settings, as new variant Eris spreads through the UK
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New Covid variant spreading rapidly across UK amid rise in cases across all ages
Experts at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have said the new Covid variant is now responsible for one in seven cases across the country amid a rise in infections over the summer
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'Almost human' horse who helped owners through pandemic races for Goodwood glory
Perotto, trained by Roger Varian, runs in the Coral Golden Mile at Goodwood Racecourse on Friday. The five-time winner, who will be ridden by Ryan Moore, has 19 rivals
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Chilling letter mum and stepdad sent to neighbours after baby was killed
Evil Gemma Barton, 33, and her child murderer boyfriend Craig Crouch, 39, posted a sick letter through the doors of their neighbours claiming little Jacob died from cot death
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