New Covid Variants Spread
Two new Covid strains — XFB (Stratus)and NB.1.8.1 (Nimbus) — are driving a surge in infections across Britain and the US.
In the US, wastewater data shows rising spread, with four states at “very high” levels.
Razor-Blade Throat Symptom
Doctors report patients suffering “severe pain — as if their throat is covered with razor blades,” alongside fatigue, coughs, headaches, and runny noses.
While not more dangerous than earlier variants, experts say these strains spread more easily.
Health Guidance
The UKHSA urges people with symptoms to stay home if possible, avoid vulnerable groups, and wear face coverings if going out.
Over-75s, immunocompromised individuals, care home residents, and pregnant women are eligible for free boosters; private jabs cost up to £99.
Vaccine Safety Debate
A South Korean study claimed Covid vaccines “might raise the risk of cancer,” but experts dismissed it as “superficially alarming,” stressing no credible evidence links vaccines to cancer.
Leave a Reply