Covid Rates Surge 97% as New Infectious Variant Gains Foothold in UK

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With rising temperatures, the spread of the corona virus has always declined during the pandemic years – but a new variant could now lead to a larger summer wave with many infections. The strain (NB.1.8.1) is a successor to the no less infectious corona variant Omikron. Although the new strain is not yet widespread in the UK, it is closely observed. "NB.1.8.1 has so far been detected in a small number in the UK, but international data indicate t…

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British health authorities are sounding the alarm: The new Corona variant NB.1.8.1 has been detected in the country. The response follows the well-known pattern – recommendations for self-insulation, appeals to responsibility, subtle warnings about a possible new wave. Even the WHO has been rather cautious so far. The first cases of the new variant have already been reported in January. Meanwhile, the alleged proportion of NB.1.8.1 coronavirus c…