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06.10.2022 / 07:01

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Health expert issues warning over 'powering through' Covid as it could lead to future health problems

A health expert has warned that 'powering through' a Covid-19 infection will do you no favours.

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Long Covid can be prevented by treatment in acute phase? Here's what expert said

Kari Tikkinen and a handful of others are hoping to learn more about whether treatments given during the acute phase of Covid-19 can reduce the risk of experiencing symptoms months later.

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19.04.2021 / 17:26

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"We're still vulnerable": India Covid strain 'could become variant of concern' after dozens of cases found in UK

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Indian Covid likely to become 'variant of concern', Good Morning Britain expert warns

coronavirus first identified in India is likely to become a “variant of concern”, an immunology expert has warned on Good Morning Britain. Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College London, appeared on the ITV show on Monday as he discussed the new strain after dozens of cases were found in the UK.

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Indian Covid mutation may 'resist vaccine and scupper roadmap out of lockdown'

Fancy an escape? Sign up to the Chill newsletter for weekly inspiration and advice on UK holidays The Indian strain of Covid-19 may resist vaccines and "scupper the UK's escape plan" out of lockdown, according to a top scientist. This comes after 77 cases of the B.1.617 variant, first discovered in India, were found in the UK.

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Fears new Covid variant could 'scupper' road map out of lockdown

coronavirus could "scupper" the UK's road map out of lockdown as four cases are recorded in Scotland. Recent figures have suggested that Covid-19 infections across the UK have dropped to the lowest level since the autumn, but despite this, Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College, says Britain should be prepared for a third wave after 77 cases of another possible variant was recorded domestically.

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Fears new Covid variant could ruin road map out of lockdown as UK cases fall

A new variant of coronavirus could "scupper" the UK's plans to ease lockdown, a leading scientist has warning.

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Matt Hancock urges mystery carrier infected with Brazil Covid variant to come forward

Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that Daily Star style you love.Our great newsletters will give you all you need to know, from hard news to that bit of glamour you need every day. They'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...Earlier today, Danny Altmann, a professor of immunology at Imperial College, earlier said that vaccines look “less potent” in light of the new strain.

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People infected with coronavirus 'could still catch Brazil variant', expert warns

Covid-19 found in the UK could likely infect people who have already had coronavirus, according to an expert in communicable diseases.Six cases of the concerning P.1 variant were confirmed in the UK over the weekend - three in Scotland and three in England.The Scottish Government revealed cases of the variant were identified in the north-east of the country during 10-day period of self-isolation after travelling from Brazil via Paris and London to Aberdeen in early February.Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College, warned there has been an 'enormous wave of reinfections' across Brazil due to the mutant variant.He said it looks likely the Brazilian variant is “breaking through” antibodies built up by previous

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Covid variant from Brazil is 'double whammy' as search launched for missing patient

Covid-19 is believed to be deadlier than other strains in the UK, experts have warned.The Manaus P1 mutation is thought to possess a "double whammy" of being both more contagious and better at "evading antibodies" than the strain first discovered in Kent.Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College, said it was "likely" the Brazilian variant was "breaking through" antibodies built up by previous infection.Referring to new research on the Brazilian city of Manaus, published in The Lancet, Professor Altmann also said urgent action was needed to prevent other strains being imported from abroad, but admitted the task was a "really, really hard challenge"."It was expected that there would be quite a high level of protection there

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South Africa Covid variant UK cases hit 147 but scientists say they have 'bigger worry'

Britain's confirmed cases of the South Africa coronavirus variant have hit at least 147, but "homegrown" strains are the "biggest worry", according to experts.

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Scientists cast doubt on Russian coronavirus vaccine given to Vladimir Putin's daughter

Health experts are urging caution over Russia's claim of a Covid-19 vaccine, which Vladimir Putin's daughter was given. Scientists claim they have seen no evidence that suggests it is safe and effective.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0