Covid-19

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

Warning over using old Covid tests as 'Nimbus' variant found in UK

There have been 13 cases recorded of the new Covid variant in the UK.

New Covid strain found in the UK - signs and symptoms to look out for

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 warning signs and symptoms to look out for

The Covid variant LP.8.1 was first detected in July 2024.

New Covid variant LP.8.1 warning signs and symptoms to look out for

The common symptoms that could be a sign of hay fever, a cold or even Covid as cases continue to rise.

How to tell the difference between hay fever a cold or Covid

Pharmacists are warning those eligible for a Covid booster to get their jab as cases continue to rise.

Brits warned of Covid risk this Bank Holiday weekend as cases surge

Covid cases have been on the rise in the UK.

Covid symptoms to look out for after Easter as cases rise

Symptoms of the cold, flu and Covid can be similar.

New Covid variant on the rise - the symptoms you shouldn't ignore

The Covid Memorial Wall in London.

COVID-19 Day of Reflection: What and when is the Day of Reflection?

There was almost double the number of children in hospital with RSV compared with the same week last year.

NHS tells parents to 'call 999' if their children have these symptoms

A positive Covid test

Covid symptoms to look out for and do you still have to isolate?

It's important to be aware of the symptoms of Covid this Christmas.

Covid symptoms you should look out for this Christmas

Pharmacist shares how to spot the difference between sore throat, strep and Covid symptoms.

Is it Covid, strep or a sore throat? Worrying symptoms to look out for

Cases of Covid are on the rise thanks to the new XEC Covid variant.

'Covid: symptoms and new variants explained as hospitalisations rise

Cases of Covid are on the rise thanks to the new XEC Covid variant.

Where to get Covid tests as new XEC variant is on the rise

The new XEC Covid variant is starting to spread.

New XEC Covid variant starting to spread - what are the symptoms?

The NHS Covid jab will be returning this autumn. (Photo: Pexels, SHVETS production)

Covid vaccine: who is eligible for NHS Covid jab this autumn?

A Greece travel warning has been issued as there has been a surge in Covid hospitalisations in the country due to an outbreak of the new FLiRT variant of the virus. (Photo: Getty Images)

Warning for holidaymakers after Covid outbreak in travel hotspot

If you test positive for Covid it's recommended that you try to stay home. (Photo: Pexel/Andrea Piacquadio)

Covid rules if you test positive as cases rise in the UK

FLuQE is a new Covid variant that has been driving new cases. (Photo: Pexels, CDC)

KP3 Covid symptoms as cases of new variant FLuQE rise

Special measures to make sure students sitting major exams weren't unfairly impacted by the pandemic have gradually slowed down (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Do pupils still get Covid consideration in exams? All you need to know

Cases of Covid have been on the increase following the new FLiRT variants. (Photo: Adobe Stock, Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

These are the rules about travelling if you test positive for Covid

Covid tests are in demand as cases of the new Covid variant are on the rise. (Photo: ManuPadilla - stock.adobe.com)

Here is where you can get Covid tests as cases of new variant rise

A new Covid variant has caused an increase in hospital admissions across the UK. (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Summer Covid symptoms as cases of new variant FLiRT increase

What we know about the new COVID FLiRT variants including symptoms

Remembering the first Covid lockdown four years on. A 'closed' sign from when all non-essential retailers were ordered to shut. Inset: Social distancing measures were in place to stop the spread of Covid-19 and below: A woman wears a mask to protect herself and others from spreading the virus.

Covid lockdown four years on: 'We were so scared - we'll never forget'

Covid lockdown anniversary

Panic buying and empty streets: Scenes from the first Covid lockdown

Two scientists credited with making major breakthroughs in the development of mRNA vaccine to fight Covid-19 have won the 2023 Nobel Prize for medicine. (Credit: Getty Images)

Covid-19 vaccine scientists win Nobel prize for medicine

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

A new Covid variant currently spreading in England is behind an outbreak at a care home in Norfolk, UK health officials have confirmed.

New variant BA.2.86 behind Covid outbreak at care home

A new variant of Covid named Eris has emerged as figures show a spike in hospital admissions this summer

New Covid variant found in UK

GB News is located within The Point at Paddington, north London

GB News in breach of Ofcom rules for second time

A new Covid variant, which has been found to be more infectious, is said to have an added rare symptom of conjunctivitis or pinkeye.

New Covid variant Arcturus reports rare symptom - what to be aware of

Doncaster television personality Jeremy Clarkson could see his TV shows dropped by Amazon, according to reports. His shows are The Grand Tour and Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson says farm queues stopped locals from getting Covid jab

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’

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Yorkshire Water says a hosepipe ban is possible in Sheffield without "significant rainfall."

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