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BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

The latest COVID strain, NB 1.8.1, is an Omicron variant. Here's all you need to know

The appearance of a new variant coincides with changes to U.S. vaccine policies.

Fortune · May 27, 2025

What is JN.1 Covid variant driving fresh rise in infections across Asia?

Omicron subvariant has become the dominant global strain, though India reports only mild cases so far

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared

Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

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The latest COVID booster will soon be available. Should I get one? Am I eligible?

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recently approved a new COVID booster. The shot was developed by Pfizer and targets the JN.1 sub-variant of Omicron.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2024

Britain has closed its eyes to long Covid – which means it will ravage even more lives and livelihoods

Unlike the US, Canada and Australia, the UK is only giving free boosters to some. But the cost of restricting them could be huge, says Devi Sridhar of Edinburgh University

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024

Coughing fits and Covid XEC; what you need to know about symptoms of new variant

Covid XEC variant is touted to become the dominant strain in the coming months and people must watch out for the symptoms of this new strain that experts say can cause more 'flu-like' symptoms and wipe out people. While it's not easy to distinguish between different strains of Omicron variant,…

The Times of India · Oct 10, 2024

XEC is now in Australia. Here’s what we know about this hybrid COVID variant

Over the nearly five years since COVID first emerged, you’d be forgiven if you’ve lost track of the number of new variants we’ve seen. Some have had a bigger impact than others, but virologists have documented thousands.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2024

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Will the XEC COVID subvariant bring a fall wave of infections? What to know about symptoms and spread

The U.S. is coming down from its biggest COVID summer surge yet as a new subvariant emerges—but new vaccines are here, too.

Fortune · Sep 18, 2024

New Covid variant XEC spreading fast; key symptoms to watch out for

Covid XEC, a new and stronger variant of Coronavirus is fast spreading in Europe and surrounding areas, and is set to become a dominant strain come winters, as per experts.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2024

New Covid XEC variant starting to spread in Europe – what we know about signs and symptoms

More contagious virus is sublineage of omicron variant, scientists say

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024

When is Canada launching new Covid vaccines targeting KP.2 variant? All you want to know

Close on the heels of US approving vaccines to fight KP.2 variant of Omicron, Health Canada has said they are reviewing updated vaccines that target the strain currently in circulation. The health regulator has said the review process will be completed by early autumn, post which the vaccines will be…

The Times of India · Aug 28, 2024

Updated COVID mRNA Vaccines Get FDA Approval: Here's What To Know

The updated COVID shots from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna target the current KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2, a descendant of the highly contagious Omicron subvariant JN.1.

Medical Daily · Aug 23, 2024

LB.1, or D-FLiRT, is the newest COVID subvariant. What do we know about it? Where has it come from?

Headlines are again warning of a new COVID variant in Australia. This time it’s LB.1, or as some experts have dubbed it, “D-FLiRT”.

The Conversation · Jul 23, 2024

FLiRTing with a COVID summer surge? What to know about the newest family of Omicron subvariants

These JN.1 spinoffs are more immune-evasive than subvariants past, scientists say.

Fortune · Jun 5, 2024

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The Conversation · May 24, 2024

As COVID cases rise again, what do I need to know about the new FLiRT variants?

We’ve now been living with COVID for well over four years. Although there’s still much to learn about SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) at least one thing seems clear: it’s here to stay.

The Times of India · May 15, 2024

Near to 100 cases of KP.2 COVID variant: Are we facing a new COVID wave?

In the long battle against COVID-19, a new variant has surfaced, triggering fears about a rise in cases. Maharashtra has already recorded 91 cases of the KP.2 variant, with the majority of cases in Pune. This adds to the existing cases of the JN.1, KP.2, and KP.1.1 sub-variants of the…

Bangkok Post · May 14, 2024

Alarm bells ring as Covid situation worsens

Experts are becoming concerned about the worsening Covid-19 situation over the past weeks, with health authorities issuing warnings on the spread of the new Omicron sub-variants.

The Times of India · May 5, 2024

FLiRT, the new COVID variants are circulating fast: All about symptoms, severity

COVID is still there among us and recently two new variants have been found in the US. Termed as the "FLiRT" these two variants include KP.2 which overtook the JN.1 subvariant of Omicron in recent weeks. As per the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…

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Dollar Pauses As Investors Assess US Rates Outlook

US dollar rally pauses as investors reassess Fed rate hike expectations amidst Omicron concerns.

AAP · Apr 17, 2024

Vaccines saved 'thousands' of people during COVID-19

The lives of almost 18,000 people aged over 50 were saved by COVID-19 vaccines in one state alone as the Omicron strain hit, a study has found.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2024

Australia records lowest seven-day Covid death rate for more than two years

Expert says immunity from vaccines and Omicron infections have combined to reduce severe disease

AAP · Mar 28, 2024

Omicron linked to more long COVID-19 cases: study

Long COVID-19 cases may have increased with the Omicron variant, with a study finding almost one in five people suffering symptoms months after diagnosis.

US CDC Updates COVID Isolation Guidelines To Five Days

CDC updates COVID-19 isolation guidelines to 5 days due to Omicron variant. Learn more about the new recommendations and preventive measures.

The Times of India · Feb 5, 2024

China warns COVID-19 cases may rise during spring festival: Report

A fresh warning has come in connection with the never-ending COVID waves. COVID, which is being spread through the Omicron variant of the coronavirus across countries worldwide, has become a menace for the public as new variants are being reported every few months.

Zenger · Jan 22, 2024

Omicron Infection Boosts Immune System, Protects Against Future COVID Variants: Study

People infected with Omicron develop strong immune response, reducing risk of severe symptoms from future strains.

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