Professor Lawrence Young emphasizes that the virus hasn't disappeared and is not seasonal, attributing increased infections to new variants and waning immunity. A big wave of infections is a concern, necessitating vigilant monitoring.
The FLiRT mutations, including KP.1.1, KP.2, and KP.3, have been linked to 40% of UK Covid cases, with KP.3 driving a summer surge. UKHSA monitors new variants for severity and vaccine effectiveness.
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