Covid cases rising with new variants ‘Nimbus’ and ‘Stratus’

If you feel bad with a bad throat and a temperature, you might have caught one of the new strains of covid circulating this fall.

XFG, called stratus by some, and nb.1.8.1, known as Nimbus, are now the most common variants transmitted to the United Kingdom, according to officials.

Experts say that these do not seem to be a more important threat than the previous types of Covid or make people more sick.

But recent genetic changes that the virus has acquired can make infections more likely.

It is usual that viruses evolve as they spread between people over time. When changes become significantly different, new types of viruses are called variants.

According to some reports, there may be revealing symptoms with the last – a hoarse voice or a “razor blade” in a throat.

Covid can still cause a wide range of symptoms, including headache, cough, nose and exhaustion blocked or in progress, which makes it difficult to distinguish a cold or flu.

If you think you have a covid, you should avoid contact with vulnerable people and stay at home if possible.

If you have symptoms and you have to leave the house, advice remain that you should wear a face cover. Washing hands regularly and using and eliminating tissues in bins can reduce the spread of this disease and other respiratory diseases.

For a sore throat, drinking a lot of liquids and having a teaspoon of honey can help, says the NHS.

According to the Royal College of GPS, covid levels are now increasing across the United Kingdom, especially among very young and the elderly.

The admissions to the hospital linked to Covid also increase.

People over 75 can get a free covid vaccine on the NHS. This can offer good protection, even against new variants, indicates the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

He urges people to reserve their vaccinations against flu and another common winter virus called RSV (syncytial respiratory virus) as cases start to increase before winter.

“It is normal for viruses to mutate and change, and as more data become available on these variants, we have a better understanding of how they interact with our immune systems and how to optimize our protection, as well as actions that we can take to keep the most vulnerable in safety and live our lives as much as possible,” explains UKHSA.

“The most important thing is for those who are eligible to obtain their vaccination when it is due.”

It is possible to catch coco again even if you have had it very recently or that you have been vaccinated. Reinfections are generally light, but you can feel bad everything and spread the virus to others.

Covated tests are no longer widely available for free, but pharmacies are still selling them.

A number of high street chemists and private clinics also sell cerebrum vaccines. The cost varies, some invoicing about £ 99 for a single dose.