Covid expert discovers deadly new bat virus in Thai cave as pandemic fears soar

Covid expert discovers deadly new bat virus in Thai cave as pandemic fears soar

A renowned zoologist has unveiled a groundbreaking discovery of a previously unknown virus with the potential to infect humans almost as severely as Covid. Speaking at a World Health Organization (WHO) event focused on pandemic research preparedness, Dr Peter Petszak, head of the New York-based non-profit er DaEcoHealth Alliance, presented findings related to this new … Read more

Perfect storm of common colds and Covid to sweep UK with ‘never-ending’ illness

Perfect storm of common colds and Covid to sweep UK with ‘never-ending’ illness

Health experts have raised alarm bells over the concerning rise of prolonged cold symptoms with potential links to Covid-19. The convergence of reduced exposure to common viruses and increased indoor socialising during the damp onset of winter may be contributing to what experts have dubbed “never-ending” colds. Professor Jeremy Brown from University College London (UCL) … Read more

Fears cold weather could spread new Covid variant sparking UK’s biggest ever wave

Fears cold weather could spread new Covid variant sparking UK’s biggest ever wave

Cold weather has sparked fears a new Covid variant could result in the UK’s largest-ever wave of infections. Experts raised concerns after one in 16 people were infected in London in mid-December, which was the hardest hit area of the UK. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data revealed that Covid rates doubled in less than … Read more

Covid vaccines may be sold on the high street like the flu jab, top pharmacies claim

Covid vaccines may be sold on the high street like the flu jab, top pharmacies claim

Covid vaccines could be sold by high street retailers in the coming months, with two staples of British pharmacy confirming that they are working on the idea, with government backing. Boots and Superdrug told The Times that they are assessing various ways of selling Covid jabs, in a similar way that the flu jab is … Read more