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New ‘Pirola’ Covid case found in UK as variant detected in wastewater

The BA.2.86 variant, which has multiple mutations, has been detected in eight countries so far

The Independent UK

NHS vaccine programmes ‘will ultimately save lives’ thanks to changes

The amendments, announced in June and July respectively, come into force on September 1.

The Independent UK

Covid-19 hospital admissions in England at three-month high

It is too soon to know if the rise is linked to the latest variant BA.2.86.

The Independent UK

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Covid Eris symptoms: All we know about new variant driving surge in cases

Eris is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK and most common varient in the US

The Independent UK

UK health officials bring forward autumn flu and Covid vaccinations

Move in England comes after detection of highly-mutated coronavirus variant that is spreading around the world

The Guardian - UK

Covid and flu autumn jabs sped up as fears grow over new BA.2.86 variant

The decision follows warnings by GPs that delays to the flu vaccine rollout would cause ‘chaos’

The Independent UK

Autumn Covid vaccine programme brought forward after new variant detected in UK

The Government said vaccinations would start on September 11 following advice from the UK Health Security Agency.

The Independent UK

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Covid Eris symptoms: All we know about new variant driving surge in cases

Eris is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK and most common varient in the US

The Independent UK

Covid Eris symptoms: All we know about new variant driving surge in cases

Eris is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK and most common varient in the US

The Independent UK

Covid cases double in a month as scientists warn about spread of new variants

Hospital admissions are also said to have increased after the discovery of Erin and Pirola strains

The Independent UK

What is Pirola? Symptoms of new Covid variant as cases rise

Scientists are closely monitoring the new Covid variant that has been found in eight countries so far but admit they don’t know much about it

Evening Standard

Urgent warning as quarter of London teenagers not protected against meningitis

Immunisation rates against deadly illness continuing to fall amid disruption caused by Covid pandemic

Evening Standard

Unvaccinated students in UK face risk of deadly infection as ‘some tragically dying’

A study showed some 13% of new students have missed vital vaccinations

The Independent UK

British students urged to get meningitis jab to avoid serious illness

Health agency reports about one in eight teenagers old enough to start college have missed free MenACWY vaccination

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The Independent UK

Students warned they could be at risk of deadly bugs

A study showed some 13% of new students have missed vital vaccinations.

The Independent UK

UK Covid cases in your area as infections rise and new variants emerge

Check how rife Covid is in your local area with our map, as concerns raised about new variants like Eris

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Another new Covid strain 'Pirola' hits UK - here are key signs and symptoms

Following the discovery of a new Covid variant in the UK, it is vital to be wary of the key symptoms to look out for.

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Scotland in a 'fairly stable position' in face of new Covid variant

A new coronavirus variant with a “high number of mutations” has been detected in the UK.

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The Independent UK

What is the new Covid variant BA.2.86 prompting fears over surge in cases?

The new Covid strain was placed under the World Health Organisation’s monitoring list on Thursday due to the ‘large number of mutations it carries’

The Independent UK

New Covid variant with ‘high number of mutations’ found in UK

Health officials said the BA.2.86 mutation was detected in the UK on Friday.

The Independent UK

Covid vaccines should be available for anyone to buy in UK, scientists say as cases rise

Covid vaccines are currently only available via the NHS but some scientists have highlighted a need for companies to offer private sales, like with flu jabs

Evening Standard

New covid variant BA.2.86 detected in London

The new strain has been found to have a large number of mutations, putting scientists on alert

The Guardian - UK

New Covid variant causing concern among scientists detected in London

It is unclear whether BA.2.86 causes more severe disease but its detection in several countries has put scientists on alert

The Independent UK

New Covid mutation found in UK as fears grow of surge in cases

Alert over variant with more mutations than usual comes as infections rising but booster jabs scaled back

The Independent UK

Covid Eris symptoms: All we know about new variant driving surge in cases

Eris is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK and most common varient in the US

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