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What we know about the ‘kraken’ COVID variant XBB.1.5 and why it’s causing concern

A new COVID-19 variant that was first detected last year has quickly become the dominant strain in the U.S. — and picked up a creepy moniker along the way.

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New Covid subvariant is most infectious yet and looks set to spark new wave

In a matter of weeks it became the dominant strain in the USA, and it has now reached the UK

Wales Online

New Covid variant XBB.1.5 'most transmissible yet' as UK 'concerned' about new wave

The subvariant XBB.1.5 has been identified by the World Health Organisation as being more infectious than previous strains.

Daily Record

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China and COVID-19: A lesson in extremes

China once had the strictest COVID-19 policies in the world. Now, the pandemic situation is out of control

Salon

Years after hospitalization, those who got sickest from the pandemic still struggle with long COVID

PHILADELPHIA — A ventilator breathed for Glenn Tabata through most of the first three months in 2021.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Covid Alert: WHO Chief Tedros Believes Covid Pandemic Ends In 2023

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed hope that the COVID-19 pandemic ends in 2023. Read on for details:

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New Covid variant 'most transmissible yet' hits UK as NHS drugs run out

People asked to keep children off school with symptoms and to wear masks if unwell to avoid passing it on

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10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The Independent UK

How serious is the threat of new Covid-19 variants?

A surge in cases after China lifted restrictions has sparked concerns that a dangerous new strain could emerge

Financial Times

Health minister defends contradicting chief medical officer's advice, as China restarts travel

Mark Butler says the government has to keep in line with international expectations as well as Australian health officials, after going against formal advice not to require pre-flight COVID tests on travellers from China.

ABC News

Hong Kong residents rush to get vaccinated ahead of China border reopening

Hong Kong residents have swamped clinics to get vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of the expected reopening of the city's border with mainland China, which some people fear will bring a surge of infections to the financial hub.

Reuters

New Covid variant XBB.1.5 is 'most transmissible yet' warns World Health Organisation

The new Covid subvariant XBB.1.5, which has seen a rise from 4% to 41% of US infections during December, is the "most transmissible yet" warned the World Health Organisation

Daily Mirror

‘Like a dystopia’: French expats on China’s ‘zero Covid’ and its shocking reversal

The Chinese Communist Party’s reversal of the draconian “zero Covid” policy in December sparked an unprecedented epidemic across the country. But while the surging cases caused them a lot of worry, the end of brutal lockdowns was ultimately a big relief for the French expats FRANCE 24 spoke to.

France 24

Covid: New XBB.1.5 variant will drive next wave of virus in UK, experts warn

The subvariant could put further pressure on the NHS already struggling amid backlogs and strikes

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Irish Mirror

Ireland Covid-19 cases could increase in coming weeks as Health Minister issues stark New Year warning

Ministers have been told that there has been a large increase in the number of people diagnosed with the flu, as well as Covid-19 and RSV

Chicago Sun-Times

The common cold: everything you need to know, including how to treat it

“If you have a cold, you’re going through a viral process that’s contagious. Staying at home when you feel sick is the right thing to do for yourself and for others, too.”

Salon

How variant XBB.1.5 took over the U.S.

In just a few weeks, XBB.1.5 has become the new dominant variant in many parts of the U.S.

The Independent UK

Covid news - live: New ‘highly infectious’ XBB.1.5 subvariant ‘a wake-up’ call for UK

No signs yet new strain is more ‘virulent or causes more serious illness’

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The Independent UK

10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The Independent UK

What are the Covid rules currently in force in the UK?

Present guidance means public no longer required to enter quarantine but doing so still advisable for safety of others

Nottingham Post

2 symptoms no longer considered signs of Covid - but unvaccinated report sharp pain

The two symptoms were among the main signs of the virus when it first emerged

The Independent UK

How long does Covid last and what stages do sufferers go through?

Emergence of new subvariant sparks fresh coronavirus fears

Dublin Live

CMO urges parents to keep children with flu-like symptoms home from school

CMO Professor Breda Smyth warned the reopening of childcare facilities and schools will lead to more transmission

Dublin Live

Two symptoms 'no longer signs of Covid' - but new pain common in unvaccinated

There are two symptoms that are no longer common signs of Covid-19, but there are reports of a new symptom

The National (Scotland)

Jason Leitch urges unwell Scots to stay away from work to protect NHS

SCOTLAND’S national clinical director has urged people feeling unwell to stay away from their work in order to help the NHS.

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