By Ashley Bautista,Tom Kershaw
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The Royal College of GPs has disclosed this week that Covid infections have doubled during the last four weeks, leading health authorities to reissue recommendations urging anyone with symptoms to stay indoors. Britain is presently battling new strains XFG and NB. 1.8.1 – nicknamed Stratus and Nimbus respectively. Statistics from the UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) showed that 35% of those examined were identified as carrying Stratus, while 28% had caught Nimbus. Certain external studies indicate there could be specific warning indicators linked to these newest strains – including a croaky voice or a “razor blade” throat pain feeling. Covid still displays a wide range of symptoms, including headaches , ongoing coughing, blocked or runny nose, and extreme tiredness, making it difficult to distinguish from typical cold or flu . UKHSA figures demonstrate that Covid hospital admission figures have risen from 2 per 100,000 to 2.73 per 100,000 this week, reports Leeds Live . The UKHSA has issued guidance detailing the proper measures for people experiencing symptoms: Official advice for those developing Covid symptoms: The UKHSA stated: “Current data does not indicate that these variants lead to more severe illness than other variants in circulation. It’s normal for viruses to mutate and change, and as more data becomes available on these variants we’ll have a better understanding of how they interact with our immune systems and how to optimise our protection, as well as actions we can take to keep the most vulnerable safe and live our lives as normally as possible. “The most important thing is for those eligible to get their vaccination when it is due.” The NHS has issued advice on stopping Covid from spreading: If you develop COVID-19 symptoms or test positive, there are steps you can take to help stop passing it on to others, including those in your household. Signs can include: For more details visit the NHS Covid site here .
