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Is the US facing a surge in COVID-19 cases? Symptoms, variants, vaccines and other details
The US is facing a summer surge in COVID-19 cases. The new variants are spreading and this has yet again raised the importance of taking precautions.
Is there yet another COVID outbreak in the UK?
Ahead of the parliamentary elections in the UK, there has been an outbreak of COVID-19 cases, in large numbers. New strains are causing this surge in cases.
New Covid wave expected in US? Doctors 'bracing for impact' with KP.3 variant on the rise
New coronavirus variants like KP.2 and KP.3 are emerging in recent times and the cases keep on mounting in the US, according to recent health data. KP.2. and KP.3 variants of the coronavirus currently comprise of half of the entire Covid cases active in the United States and the numbers are not looking at going down anytime soon.
Time to stop 'FLiRT'ing: Here is what we know about the Covid variant
A new Covid variant is spreading rapidly across the US, raising alarms within the medical fraternity. There are also concerns about a possible summer wave around this new Covid variant.
As COVID cases rise again, what do you need to know about the new FLiRT variants?
FLirt Covid 19 Virus: Scientists are studying the FLiRT variants, subvariants of the Omicron lineage, which may be more contagious and evade immunity better. The FLiRT variants, derived from the JN.1 variant, are demonstrating increased 'fitness' and may become the dominant subvariants in Australia. Booster shots targeting Omicron XBB.1.5 provide significant protection against severe illness.
290 cases of COVID-19 variant KP.2, 34 cases of KP.1 detected in India: INSACOG data
India has reported 290 cases of KP.2 and 34 cases of KP.1, both sub-lineages of COVID-19 responsible for a surge in cases in Singapore. However, a Union health ministry source said these are all sub variants of JN1, and there is no associated increase in hospitalization or severe cases. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) has found 34 cases of KP.1 across seven states and UTs, with Maharashtra reporting the highest number at 148.
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Singapore seeing new COVID-19 wave, minister advises wearing of masks
Singapore faces a COVID-19 wave with 25,900 cases. Health Minister Ong advises mask-wearing. Ministry of Health adjusts hospital operations. Public urged to stay updated on vaccinations and COVID-19 variants. Vaccines proven safe and effective with no long-term concerns.
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