A surge in new cases is driven by the emergence of new variants named FLiRT and LB. 1
The surge is driven by the emergence of new variants named FLiRT and LB. 1, which are causing an increase in reports of cold-like symptoms. Some health experts have suggested that the two variants might be able to evade immunity, which is why people who have been vaccinated are still getting ill.
Dr Mariyam Malik, an NHS and private GP at Pall Mall Medical, outlined the reasons for why these new variants appear to be infecting those who have been vaccinated. Dr Malik said: "The FLiRT variant has specific changes in its spike protein that might make it spread more easily and dodge immunity from past infections or vaccines.
“New variants come about because the virus naturally changes over time,” adds the GP. “When lots of people get infected, the virus has more chances to mutate. Also, our immune responses from past infections or vaccines can push the virus to evolve.” "Common symptoms include fever, cough, fatigue, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, muscle or body aches, shortness of breath, headache, and a runny nose.
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