Thousands to have coronavirus tests in Manchester after ‘escape’ mutation of Kent variant detected
4 years, 1 month ago

Thousands to have coronavirus tests in Manchester after ‘escape’ mutation of Kent variant detected

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of people in Manchester will be tested for coronavirus after a mutation of the more transmissible Kent variant was detected in the city. The drastic measures - an attempt to stop the 'escape' mutation taking hold in the wider population- follows similar surge screening in Worcestershire, Sefton, Merseyside, and areas of Bristol and south Gloucestershire, where versions of the Kent variant were also identified there. Manchester City Council, which will coordinate the new action, said it was now working with Public Health England and NHS Test and Trace to investigate and limit the spread. David Regan, public health director at the authority, said: "We all know that the virus will change over time and it's important that we investigate new strains to understand how they might spread.

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World-first warning system launched in UK in bid to stop future pandemics
2 months ago

World-first warning system launched in UK in bid to stop future pandemics

The Independent  

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Mpox virus outbreak: Has the deadly new variant reached the UK and what are the symptoms?
5 months, 1 week ago

Mpox virus outbreak: Has the deadly new variant reached the UK and what are the symptoms?

The Independent  

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Fast-spreading new coronavirus strain dubbed ‘variant of interest’
1 year, 7 months ago

Fast-spreading new coronavirus strain dubbed ‘variant of interest’

The Independent  

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Mapped: Worst areas in UK for Covid cases amid fears over new Arcturus variant
1 year, 11 months ago

Mapped: Worst areas in UK for Covid cases amid fears over new Arcturus variant

The Independent  

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Do you have to isolate with Covid? What are the self-isolation rules in UK
2 years, 5 months ago

Do you have to isolate with Covid? What are the self-isolation rules in UK

The Independent  

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Covid cases surge across UK again as one in 35 people in England now has virus
2 years, 5 months ago

Covid cases surge across UK again as one in 35 people in England now has virus

The Independent  

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UK ‘blind’ to new immune evasive Covid variants creating ‘perfect storm’ for devastating wave
2 years, 5 months ago

UK ‘blind’ to new immune evasive Covid variants creating ‘perfect storm’ for devastating wave

The Independent  

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‘Record-high’ 892,000 people living with long Covid for a year, figures show
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Record-high’ 892,000 people living with long Covid for a year, figures show

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Close to one million people in the UK have been living …

UK’s rising Covid cases compared to other countries
2 years, 8 months ago

UK’s rising Covid cases compared to other countries

The Independent  

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UK Covid infection levels reach new record high for pandemic, estimates show
2 years, 8 months ago

UK Covid infection levels reach new record high for pandemic, estimates show

The Independent  

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Coronavirus infections rise 70% as fears of a new wave grow
2 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus infections rise 70% as fears of a new wave grow

Dutch News  

The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the Netherlands has risen for the third week in a row, and more people have been admitted to a hospital intensive care ward, public health institute RIVM said on Tuesday. Warnings On Monday, the Netherlands’ two biggest employers’ organisations made a public appeal to get people to start keeping to the basic coronavirus …

Coronavirus infections rise 70% as fears of a new wave grow
2 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus infections rise 70% as fears of a new wave grow

Dutch News  

The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the Netherlands has risen for the third week in a row, and more people have been admitted to a hospital intensive care ward, public health institute RIVM said on Tuesday. Warnings On Monday, the Netherlands’ two biggest employers’ organisations made a public appeal to get people to start keeping to the basic coronavirus …

UK faces fresh wave of infections amid global concerns over XE strain | 5 points
2 years, 11 months ago

UK faces fresh wave of infections amid global concerns over XE strain | 5 points

Hindustan Times  

With new coronavirus strains emerging from different parts of the world, fears have grown of yet another pandemic wave approaching soon. Meanwhile, a renewed surge of Covid-19 infections was reported in Britain, led by the Omicron variant and newly discovered mutant strain XE. Covid-19 infections, due to the highly transmissible Omicron BA.2 variant, have hit a record high in Britain, …

UK hits record COVID-19 levels; nearly 5 million infected
2 years, 11 months ago

UK hits record COVID-19 levels; nearly 5 million infected

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COVID at record levels in U.K. with almost 5 million infected
3 years ago

COVID at record levels in U.K. with almost 5 million infected

LA Times  

The latest U.K. estimates suggest that the steep climb in new infections since late February, when Prime Minister Boris Johnson scrapped all remaining coronavirus restrictions in England, continued well into March. Nonetheless, the latest estimates suggest that the steep climb in new infections since late February, when Prime Minister Boris Johnson scrapped all remaining coronavirus restrictions in England, continued well …

Scientists fear U.K. is easing coronavirus testing and monitoring too soon
3 years ago

Scientists fear U.K. is easing coronavirus testing and monitoring too soon

LA Times  

A lab assistant points at charts of a sequenced coronavirus sample at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in England. Britain is now ending some testing and monitoring programs, a move some scientists fear will complicate efforts to track the virus and detect worrisome new variants. After dropping nearly all coronavirus restrictions last month, Britain is now ending some of its most …

Covid-19 infections above pre-Christmas levels – but falling in England
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 infections above pre-Christmas levels – but falling in England

The Independent  

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'Learn to live with this virus': Boris Johnson scraps Covid restrictions in UK
3 years, 1 month ago

'Learn to live with this virus': Boris Johnson scraps Covid restrictions in UK

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said he would end all coronavirus restrictions in England including mandatory self-isolation for people with Covid-19 and free testing, drawing scepticism from some scientists and political opponents. Johnson said that the legal requirement to self-isolate for people who test positive for Covid would be removed on Feb. 24 while free universal testing would …

Scientists cautious as England set to end COVID curbs
3 years, 1 month ago

Scientists cautious as England set to end COVID curbs

The Independent  

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People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate
3 years, 1 month ago

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate

India Today  

People with Covid-19 won't be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the UK government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with Covid” that is also likely to see testing for coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, away from banning …

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate
3 years, 1 month ago

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate

Associated Press  

LONDON — People with COVID-19 won’t be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the U.K. government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with COVID” that is also likely to see testing for the coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, …

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated
3 years, 2 months ago

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated

The Independent  

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Covid: UK records 90,418 new cases in 24 hours
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid: UK records 90,418 new cases in 24 hours

The Independent  

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COVID: London declares ‘major incident’ over Omicron spread
3 years, 3 months ago

COVID: London declares ‘major incident’ over Omicron spread

Al Jazeera  

A “major incident” has been declared in London amid “huge concern” over the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant across the capital. It comes after London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Saturday he was “incredibly worried” about staff absences in vital public services including the NHS, fire service and police due to rapidly rising cases. “The surge in cases of …

Omicron: Expert answers to 9 of your most pressing Covid variant questions
3 years, 3 months ago

Omicron: Expert answers to 9 of your most pressing Covid variant questions

The Independent  

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First Omicron coronavirus variant case in Wales confirmed
3 years, 3 months ago

First Omicron coronavirus variant case in Wales confirmed

The Independent  

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Ask an expert virologist about the Covid omicron variant which has arrived in the UK
3 years, 4 months ago

Ask an expert virologist about the Covid omicron variant which has arrived in the UK

The Independent  

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Norway detects its first two omicron coronavirus cases
3 years, 4 months ago

Norway detects its first two omicron coronavirus cases

The Independent  

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Coronavirus | Centre tightens rules for overseas travellers over Omicron risk
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus | Centre tightens rules for overseas travellers over Omicron risk

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry on Sunday revised guidelines mandating that all international passengers entering India have to submit 14-day travel details and upload a negative RT-PCR test report on the Air Suvidha portal before the journey. Earlier the Central Government in a release issued following a meeting chaired by Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, said it will review “the decision on …

First new Covid variant case confirmed in Europe
3 years, 4 months ago

First new Covid variant case confirmed in Europe

The Independent  

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Frequent mutations, rapid spread: All about the new coronavirus variant in South Africa
3 years, 4 months ago

Frequent mutations, rapid spread: All about the new coronavirus variant in South Africa

Hindustan Times  

A new coronavirus variant detected in South Africa's most populous Guanteng district has sent governments around the world in a state of high alert – especially in view of the fact that the variant, according to infectious diseases experts, displays a high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people. The new coronavirus variant detected in South Africa, currently …

Coronavirus could become a disease of the young in the UK as vaccination rates slow while Delta spreads
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus could become a disease of the young in the UK as vaccination rates slow while Delta spreads

ABC  

After a horrifying 2020 during which the coronavirus killed at least 69,000 people across England and Wales, the UK's vaccine rollout has undoubtedly been an astonishing success. Key points: The UK has fully vaccinated more than 40 million people, which is more than 77 per cent of its adult population The UK has fully vaccinated more than 40 million people, …

UK Covid cases continue to grow: Infections increase by 20% in a week
3 years, 7 months ago

UK Covid cases continue to grow: Infections increase by 20% in a week

Daily Mail  

Britain has recorded 49 coronavirus deaths today and 32,253 new positive tests. Britain has recorded 49 coronavirus deaths today and 32,253 new positive tests The programme, which will offer tests to thousands of adults per day, aims to improve understanding and gain 'vital' data about antibody protection following Covid infection and vaccination. Mother-of-three, 31, dies of Covid after two-week battle …

UK must not take its ‘eye off the ball’ as Covid could roar back, experts warn
3 years, 7 months ago

UK must not take its ‘eye off the ball’ as Covid could roar back, experts warn

The Independent  

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UK Investigates New Coronavirus Variant After 16 Cases Emerge: All You Need to Know
3 years, 8 months ago

UK Investigates New Coronavirus Variant After 16 Cases Emerge: All You Need to Know

News 18  

After being discovered in a handful of other countries, including the United States, a new coronavirus variant known as B.1.621 is being investigated in the United Kingdom after 16 cases emerged, according to Public Health England. B.1.621 was categorised as a “variant under investigation” on Wednesday, prompting an inquiry, according to Public Health England. PHE said it is conducting “laboratory …

Covid: England’s R rate rises again to as high as 1.4 as surge in cases continues
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid: England’s R rate rises again to as high as 1.4 as surge in cases continues

The Independent  

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Covid vaccines to be offered to over-25s
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid vaccines to be offered to over-25s

The Independent  

✕ Close Over-25s can book Covid vaccine, Matt Hancock announces.mp4 For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The …

UK embarks on major reopening despite fears over COVID variant
3 years, 10 months ago

UK embarks on major reopening despite fears over COVID variant

Al Jazeera  

People can now meet indoors in England, Scotland and Wales, but caution urged as a variant first found in India spreads. Rising concerns over new variant The moves come amid rising anxiety that the coronavirus virus variant first found in India, B.1.617.2, is spreading fast in the UK. The so-called “UK variant” fuelled a spike in infection rates which saw …

UK warns new coronavirus variant may delay reopening
3 years, 10 months ago

UK warns new coronavirus variant may delay reopening

Al Jazeera  

The emergence of the B.1.617.2 coronavirus variant has led some scientists to call for the reopening to be delayed. United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the country would accelerate its COVID-19 vaccination programme to try to contain a fast-spreading variant first identified in India that could knock a reopening of the economy off track. “It’s very clear now …

Coronavirus UK cases map: Are infections rising in your area?
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus UK cases map: Are infections rising in your area?

The Independent  

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UK finds 2 further strands of Indian variant of coronavirus as case numbers rise to 400
3 years, 11 months ago

UK finds 2 further strands of Indian variant of coronavirus as case numbers rise to 400

India TV News  

UK health authorities have said that two further strands with the same “parent lineage” as the so-called Indian variant of coronavirus have been identified and are now being monitored as separate Variants Under Investigation. Public Health England said it has tracked around 400 cases of the B.1.617 variant of coronavirus first found in India but added that it continues to …

Coronavirus | Prevalence of U.K. variant rises in Delhi
3 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus | Prevalence of U.K. variant rises in Delhi

The Hindu  

The proportion of the U.K. variant in genome samples sequenced from COVID cases in Delhi has risen from 28% in the second week of March to the 50% in the last week, Dr. Sujeet Singh, Director, National Centre for Disease Control said in a webinar on Friday. Delhi was among the States, along with Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat where instances …

UK vaccines provide high protection against Kent variant, real-world study shows
3 years, 11 months ago

UK vaccines provide high protection against Kent variant, real-world study shows

The Independent  

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Biden administration announces $1.7billion investment to track COVID variants
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden administration announces $1.7billion investment to track COVID variants

Daily Mail  

The U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave, the Biden administration announced Friday. White House officials unveiled a strategy that features three components: a major funding boost for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health departments to ramp up coronavirus gene-mapping; …

England sees 60% drop in coronavirus cases amid vaccinations and lockdown
3 years, 11 months ago

England sees 60% drop in coronavirus cases amid vaccinations and lockdown

LA Times  

A man walks past the COVID-19 memorial wall in London, a field of hand-painted red hearts that each represent a victim of the disease in Britain. The study also found that the relationship between infections and deaths is diverging, “suggesting that infections may have resulted in fewer hospitalizations and deaths since the start of widespread vaccination.” The positive news came …

Britain eyes mass coronavirus testing as it takes next steps out of lockdown
3 years, 11 months ago

Britain eyes mass coronavirus testing as it takes next steps out of lockdown

LA Times  

People jog past the National COVID Memorial Wall on the south bank of the Thames opposite the House of Parliament in London on Sunday. All adults and children in England will be able to have routine coronavirus tests twice a week as a way to stamp out new outbreaks, the British government said Monday, as it prepared to announce the …

Doctor warns US is 'walking into the mouth of this virus monster' as UK variant becomes dominant
4 years ago

Doctor warns US is 'walking into the mouth of this virus monster' as UK variant becomes dominant

Daily Mail  

As the coronavirus variant first identified in the UK becomes dominant in the U.S., doctors are warning that a fourth wave could be imminent. Several European countries have been experiencing new restrictions due to rising cases of variants and epidemiologist Dr Michael Osterholm told CNN it's only a matter of time before the U.S. is next. There are at least …

Health Experts Worry As Coronavirus Cases Rise At Troubling Rate
4 years ago

Health Experts Worry As Coronavirus Cases Rise At Troubling Rate

NPR  

Health Experts Worry As Coronavirus Cases Rise At Troubling Rate NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Celine Gounder, who was on the Biden Coronavirus Transition Advisory Board, about the race to get Americans vaccinated as COVID-19 cases increase. Dr. Celine Gounder is an infectious disease specialist at NYU and was a member of the Biden administration's COVID-19 advisory board. It's …

Kent coronavirus variant is NOT deadlier than the original strain, PHE study finds
4 years ago

Kent coronavirus variant is NOT deadlier than the original strain, PHE study finds

Daily Mail  

The Kent coronavirus variant is not more deadly than the original strain, a PHE study has found The Kent coronavirus variant is not more deadly than the original strain, an official study has found. A SAGE paper published in January cited three studies of the Kent strain: A London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine study based on 2,583 deaths …

Coronavirus cases rose in a THIRD of England's 150 councils in England
4 years ago

Coronavirus cases rose in a THIRD of England's 150 councils in England

Daily Mail  

Coronavirus outbreaks grew in a third of local authorities in England last week — but the rise was only driven by a huge testing blitz of schoolchildren because of classrooms being reopened. Covid cases fell by six per cent to 37,000 as infections dropped for the tenth week in a row, NHS Test and Trace data has shown Tests surged …

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