'We could be in some trouble': As Covid cases soar, experts reveal the truth about the ... - Daily Mail

This article by the Daily Mail examines rising COVID-19 cases in Britain driven by new variants Nimbus and Stratus, alongside concerns about other winter viruses creating a potential "quin-demic."

COVID cases have doubled since August with hospital admissions up a third in one week, while other winter bugs like rhinovirus and flu are also increasing. The new variants, while not more dangerous than previous strains, appear highly infectious and can evade immunity. Professor Lawrence Young warns that waning immunity and low vaccine uptake could strain NHS services and disrupt routine medical procedures this winter.

• New COVID variants Nimbus and Stratus may cause distinctive "razor blade" sore throat symptoms alongside typical cold-like signs
• Only people over 75, care home residents, and immunocompromised individuals are currently eligible for COVID boosters
• Experts recommend avoiding crowded indoor spaces, testing when symptomatic, and staying home for up to seven days if infected
• Face mask effectiveness remains debated, but masks may help prevent transmission to vulnerable populations