COVID-19 in UK: Britain Prepares to Reinstate Surveillance Amid Concerns Over New Coronavirus Variant, Say Reports

As concerns grow over a new COVID-19 variant, the UK plans to reinstate COVID surveillance measures ahead of the winter season. This decision follows the acceleration of vaccine rollout due to the emergence of a highly mutated variant, BA.2.86, which officials deem the most concerning since Omicron. Reportedly, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is preparing to restart surveillance efforts to address the expected rise in healthcare demand during the colder months and increased risk from seasonal illnesses. However, routine testing won't be ramped up, and mask mandates are not indicated. Instead, authorities are encouraging booster shots. Hospital admissions for COVID-19 have reached a three-month high in England, primarily affecting those aged 85 and older, though it's too early to attribute the rise solely to the new variant. COVID-19: UK Based Researchers Discovers Potential Spread of Coronaviruses From Bats to Humans.

UK Plans COVID Surveillance Ahead of Winter

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