WHO confirms two new Omicron sub-variants are under investigation
One of the sub-variants has already been detected in Scotland and England The World Health Organisation is investigating two new Omicron sub-variants to work out whether they are more serious than their predecessor. The BA.4 and BA.5 variants have been added to the WHO’s monitoring list, with BA.4 having already been detected once in both […]
4 years ago
New ‘IHU’ Covid variant with 46 mutations discovered in France
The first case is said to have been linked to Cameroon Another new strain of coronavirus, designated the ‘IHU’ variant, has been discovered in France and is already said to have at least 46 mutations. The new IHU variant (B.1.640.2) is thought to have infected 12 people in southeastern France; as reported in multiple outlets, […]
4 years ago
Men spread covid more than other populations, study shows
Dirty blokes strike again Men spread covid more than any other population, according to a recent study. The research carried out by Colorado State University tracked the spread of covid-19 in performing arts settings and in the process apparently discovered that blokes spread coronavirus particles more than anyone else. Conducted over the course of several […]
4 years ago
New Covid variant ‘worst one we’ve seen so far’, say UK experts
The UK government has brought in urgent travel restrictions for six African countries A new Covid variant, not only thought to be more transmissible than the Delta variant but being labelled as “the worst one we’ve seen so far”, has led the UK government to apply immediate travel restrictions to six African nations said to […]
4 years ago
Scientists warn of new covid variant with ‘extremely high’ number of mutations
The variant was first spotted in Botswana A new covid variant that carries an “extremely high number” of mutations could drive further waves of disease by evading the body’s defences, according to scientists. Despite only 10 cases in three countries of the variant having been confirmed so far, researchers are concerned because of the number […]
4 years ago
Covid: Final stage of lockdown easing in England to be delayed by a month
The prime minister will make an official announcement on the delay on Monday. The final stage of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown is set to be pushed by back four weeks, according to reports. All legal restrictions on social contact in England were due to end on June 21, but government sources have told […]
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