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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Is the COVID summer wave here? Here's what the FLiRT variants mean for rising infections

Salon

If a lot of people suddenly seem sick with COVID to you, you’re not alone. "A COVID summer wave appears to be underway," Dr. Rajendram Rajnarayanan, of the New York Institute of Technology campus in Jonesboro, Arkansas, told Salon. "Based on current data: Cases are rising in several states, with emergency department visits up 15% and hospitalizations up 25% compared …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

India’s Covid Tally Crosses 4,000-Mark; 63 Cases of JN.1 Sub-Variant Detected

News 18

Amid the ongoing Covid scare with the emergence of new variant JN.1, the Union Health Ministry informed that India on Monday crossed the 4,000-mark, while one death was reported in Kerala. At least 63 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 were reported in the country till Sunday, including 34 detected in Goa, PTI reported citing its sources. Kerala, where the first …

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1 year ago

Covid variant JN.1: Maharashtra govt orders health dept to ensure availability of oxygen cylinders, ventilators

Live Mint

Maharashtra minister Sanjay Bansode says that the health department must take precautionary measures and ensure the availability of necessary equipment and medicines at all government-run facilities In view of rising cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1, the Maharashtra government has ordered health officials to ensure the availability of ventilators, oxygen cylinders and other necessary equipment at government hospitals. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} In …

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1 year ago

West Bengal maintains vigilance amid national uptick in COVID-19 cases

India TV News

In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, the West Bengal Health Department has affirmed its commitment to conducting surveillance for influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infections, aligning with central guidelines. A senior official from the department shared insights following their participation in a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. During …

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1 year ago

Covid's JN.1 variant in India: Top signs and symptoms to watch out for

Hindustan Times

New Covid variant JN.1, that has been causing a spike in cases in US since September this year, has now been detected in India. While it's not clear if JN.1 variant is a cause of worry yet, India, has witnessed a spike in infection numbers While it's not clear if JN.1 variant is a cause of worry yet, India, has …

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1 year ago

Covid subvariant JN.1 in Kerala: From symptoms to precautions; here's all you need to know

Live Mint

A new Covid sub-variant JN.1 has been identified in a woman in Kerala, raising concerns and emphasizing the need for alertness. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} JN.1 Covid sub-variant The JN.1 variant of COVID is considered to be the Omicron subvariant BA.2.86 or Pirola. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} JN.1 Covid sub-variant in India In Kerala, the case was detected in an RT-PCR positive sample from …

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1 year ago

Highly-mutated "Pirola" COVID variant is spreading more rapidly, but vaccines seem to neutralize it

Salon

Four years ago, on November 30, 2019, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was detected in a man in Wuhan, China. On November 21, the World Health Organization labeled it a “variant of interest,” a tier below its "variant of concern" designation for truly infectious strains like Omicron and Delta. “Again, these changes accumulated over the span of about a …

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1 year, 1 month ago

New Covid variant JN.1 detected in US, UK; know symptoms and how it's different from Pirola or BA.2.86

Hindustan Times

Covid may not be a health emergency anymore, but newer variants continue to emerge from Omicron lineage. The newest Covid variant JN.1 that was first detected in US hardly two months back in September 2023 has now spread to 11 other countries is the descendent of Pirola virus. The newest Covid-19 variant, JN.1, was detected in September 23 and presents …

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1 year, 1 month ago

There’s a new COVID-19 variant. What's JN.1, will vaccines work against it?

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Scientists have detected a new COVID-19 variant, called JN.1, believed to be a descendant of the fast-spreading Pirola strain. Late last week, the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flagged a new variant, known as JN.1, in its report, with officials saying they were “learning” about it. Amesh Adalja, MD, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center …

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1 year, 3 months ago

The 'highly mutated' COVID variant BA.2.86 — known as Pirola — has landed in Australia

ABC

A new COVID variant nicknamed "Pirola" has been detected in Australia after sparking a sped-up vaccination program in the United Kingdom. WA's health department said the case in Australia was "closely related – without significant differences – to those BA.2.86 strains reported from other countries". The World Health Organization labelled BA.2.86 a "variant under monitoring" — which means they're keeping …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Covid vaccine: Over-65s urged to get booster jabs as hospital cases rise

The Independent

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1 year, 3 months ago

Updated COVID vaccines will be available later this week, recommended for everyone six months and up

Salon

A new, fourth round of COVID-19 booster shots was approved Tuesday, following the recommendation of federal health agencies, which will make the vaccines available to Americans later this week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention followed suit this afternoon, with CDC director Mandy Cohen recommending updated vaccination for "everyone 6 months and older to better protect you and your …

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1 year, 3 months ago

New COVID vaccine, due as early as next week, appears to work well against Pirola subvariant

LA Times

One of the new COVID-19 vaccines that could come out as soon as next week appears to provide strong protection against the latest upstart subvariant, experts say — a reassuring sign as manufacturers and public health officials work to stay on top of the still-swirling coronavirus. This year’s version of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna “generates a strong human …

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1 year, 3 months ago

‘Pirola’ Covid causing variant: All you need to know about the new health threat in USA

Hindustan Times

A new Covid causing variant called the 'Pirola' or BA.2.86 is spreading in the United States. According to a report by Yale Medicine, the new variant has very high number of mutations, which may be leading to an increase in cases of Covid. Representational Picture Yale Medicine infectious diseases specialist Dr Scott Roberts highlighted how the number of mutations in …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Pirola Variant of Covid-19 Sparks Alarm: Why it is Concerning & Countries Seeing Infections

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A coronavirus variant has raised concern across the world amid rise in cases in the United States, UK, China and parts of Europe. The new BA.2.86 variant, named ‘Pirola’, is a highly mutated variant of the Omicron strain of the coronavirus, which emerged in 2021 and led to huge cases and deaths. The Pirola variant shares its origins with Eris, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Now experts call for more people to get a Covid booster as health bosses pull forward vaccination programme for vulnerable amid fears surrounding Pirola variant - but MPs call for calm and to 'treat i

Daily Mail

Experts today called for Covid booster eligibility to be widened amid fears the new 'concerning' Pirola variant could trigger a fresh wave of infections. Yesterday health officials u-turned again on the autumn Covid and flu jab drive start date, bringing it forwards from October to September 11, with some experts already calling to 'vaccinate everyone'. Ministers said the rollout would …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Return of masks? COVID-19 cases surge; new variant ‘Pirola’ causes concern

Live Mint

COVID-19 cases in the United States have surged to levels reminiscent of the peak experienced last winter, causing concerns over the emergence of a new highly mutated variant known as "Pirola" BA.2.86 and the impending respiratory virus season. Dr. Georges Benjamin, the Executive Director of the American Public Health Association, highlights that masking remains a potent tool for mitigating COVID-19 …

Fortune

1 year, 3 months ago

New Covid variant ‘Pirola’ or BA.2.86 is different from others, Coronavirologist shares 5 important facts

Hindustan Times

Coronavirus has been changing and evolving ever since it was first discovered in the year 2019 and became a global concern in a matter of few months. This variant is interesting because it has a lot of 35 new mutations that sets it apart from previously known prevalent covid variants. Coronavirologist Dr Pavithra Venkatagopalan says that Pirola or BA.2.86 variant …

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1 year, 3 months ago

With coronavirus on the upswing in California, new vaccine coming sooner than expected

LA Times

With an uptick of coronavirus cases in the Southland, a member of the medical staff at MLK Community Hospital wears a mask while being framed by a sculpture titled “Pieces Together” by Lawrence Argent in Watts on Aug. 17. In Los Angeles County, COVID-19 levels have risen for the fifth consecutive week, with the number of newly reported infections likely …

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Is the COVID summer wave here? Here's what the FLiRT variants mean for rising infections

India’s Covid Tally Crosses 4,000-Mark; 63 Cases of JN.1 Sub-Variant Detected

Covid variant JN.1: Maharashtra govt orders health dept to ensure availability of oxygen cylinders, ventilators

West Bengal maintains vigilance amid national uptick in COVID-19 cases

Covid's JN.1 variant in India: Top signs and symptoms to watch out for

Covid subvariant JN.1 in Kerala: From symptoms to precautions; here's all you need to know

Highly-mutated "Pirola" COVID variant is spreading more rapidly, but vaccines seem to neutralize it

New Covid variant JN.1 detected in US, UK; know symptoms and how it's different from Pirola or BA.2.86

There’s a new COVID-19 variant. What's JN.1, will vaccines work against it?

The 'highly mutated' COVID variant BA.2.86 — known as Pirola — has landed in Australia

Covid vaccine: Over-65s urged to get booster jabs as hospital cases rise

Updated COVID vaccines will be available later this week, recommended for everyone six months and up

New COVID vaccine, due as early as next week, appears to work well against Pirola subvariant

‘Pirola’ Covid causing variant: All you need to know about the new health threat in USA

Pirola Variant of Covid-19 Sparks Alarm: Why it is Concerning & Countries Seeing Infections

Now experts call for more people to get a Covid booster as health bosses pull forward vaccination programme for vulnerable amid fears surrounding Pirola variant - but MPs call for calm and to 'treat i

Return of masks? COVID-19 cases surge; new variant ‘Pirola’ causes concern

New Covid variant ‘Pirola’ or BA.2.86 is different from others, Coronavirologist shares 5 important facts

With coronavirus on the upswing in California, new vaccine coming sooner than expected