The new Covid variant KP.2 is becoming dominant in the US, potentially leading to a summer surge, though the risk of severe illness is lower due to immunity. [ more ]
Warning new JN.1 variant is now the most common Covid strain - symptoms to spot
The new Covid variant, JN.1, is now the most dominant strain of the virus, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
10,000 deaths from Covid were reported worldwide last month, with the new variant believed to have peaked in the UK during the holiday season. [ more ]