Dengue, flu, COVID: How to identify their symptoms as per experts
How do I know if my fever is flu, COVID, or dengue? This is a common question during monsoon when illnesses are frequently seen and the risk of different diseases …
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Symptoms of KP.3 as Covid variant found in UK after spreading in US
People are being urged to stay wary of potential Covid symptoms to spot as a variant that became the most dominant in the US has been found in the UK. …
‘FLiRT’ COVID-19 subvariant dominant in Canada. What to know about the strain – National
Canada’s lull in COVID-19 cases faces a potential disruption with the emergence of a new family of subvariants, playfully dubbed the ‘FLiRT’ variants. These genetic cousins, originating from JN.1, the …
Fears new Covid strain FLiRT could be ‘harder to stop’
Fears have been raised that two new Covid variants linked to a sudden rise in cases worldwide could be “harder to stop” due to increased immunity against existing vaccines. Health …
NHS offers new Covid variant vaccine as virus still linked to 100 deaths a week
Eligible patients can now get another Covid vaccine for better protection against more recent strains of the virus. The NHS has started administering a spring booster jab to certain groups …
Covid expert discovers deadly new bat virus in Thai cave as pandemic fears soar
A renowned zoologist has unveiled a groundbreaking discovery of a previously unknown virus with the potential to infect humans almost as severely as Covid. Speaking at a World Health Organization …
JN.1 is Canada’s new dominant COVID-19 subvariant. Here’s what to know – National
A new COVID-19 subvariant, known as JN.1, has emerged and is now the prevailing strain across Canada, prompting health experts to caution that it may be more infectious and could …
People getting Covid now for first time due to JN.1 variant – everything you need to know
Cold and flu season is in full swing, and in terms of Covid there are many variants currently circulating. According to epidemiologist Dr Katrine Wallace, when you have this many …
AIIMS releases guidelines for COVID: Note the symptoms
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) of Delhi has decided to increase testing for patients with symptoms of SARI (severe acute respiratory infection) in its preparedness to tackle …
‘I’m a doctor – here’s why it seems like almost everyone has Covid for Christmas’
While many of us have been celebrating the Christmas period with our nearest and dearest, it seems plenty of Brits have had to hunker down with their latest bout of …