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NHS Calls for 10-Day Isolation for New XEC COVID Strain as Cases Rise; Experts Warn of Worsening Symptoms and Possible Return of Masks and Social Distancing
NHS Calls for 10-Day Isolation for New XEC COVID Strain as Cases Rise; Experts Warn of Worsening Symptoms and Possible Return of Masks and Social Distancing
The NHS has issued a critical alert recommending a 10-day isolation due to a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in the UK. Recent UK Health Security Agency data shows a 17.8% week-on-week increase in infections and a 27.3% rise in related fatalities.
As of October 9, there were 3,496 new COVID-19 cases reported, an increase of 529 from the previous week. The death toll rose to 163, an increase of 35, while hospital admissions reached 2,622, up by 149 cases.
The NHS stated that you can remain infectious for "up to 10 days." You can also catch or spread COVID-19 if you:
Do not have symptoms
Are fully vaccinated
Have had the virus before
Do not have symptoms
Are fully vaccinated
Have had the virus before
The XEC variant, first identified in Germany, has now been detected in 27 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America. The global case count exceeds 600, including 82 confirmed instances within the UK.
It is believed to be highly transmissible due to several mutations, with experts predicting it could become the dominant strain. Symptoms of COVID-19 can include a range of effects. Booster jabs will be available until December 20 of this year.
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