Warning as new Covid strain causes spike in disease in holiday hotspots

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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned over a surge in Covid cases with a new variant now responsible for more than 10 per cent of all infections. The WHO has designated the new strain NB.1.8.1 as a 'variant under monitoring' amid concern about the sharp rise in cases. By late April 2025, NB.1.8.1comprised roughly 10.7% of all submitted sequences – up from just 2.5% four weeks before. It is already the dominant strain in...