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Covid 'death' warning because people 'mistaking FLiRT variant for hayfever' - Published July 12, 2024
In a new update, stats have shown there has been a 12.2% increase in Covid infections (3,230 cases) in England for the week ending June 26.
UK Covid deaths have surged as unwitting people across the country are "mistaking the FLiRT variant for hay fever". In a new update, stats have shown there has been a 12.2% increase in Covid infections (3,230 cases) in England for the week ending June 26.
Rebecca Owen, an exercise and sports lecturer at the University of Derby, said: "A lot of people have had Covid -19, and infections can make us more susceptible to allergies. They can activate the immune response in what's called mast cell activation syndrome, so while more studies are needed, it could be that some of those who have been infected with Covid may then develop hay fever."
The UKHSA said: "UKHSA is continuing to monitor data relating to new variants both in the UK and internationally, assessing their severity and the ongoing effectiveness of vaccines. There is no change to the wider public health advice at this time."
If you display any Covid or respiratory infection symptoms and have a high temperature, the UKHSA says: "You should avoid contact with vulnerable people and stay at home if possible." UKHSA explains: "At these early stages our scientists at the Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre (VDEC) are busy growing a stock of the JN.1 variant in our high containment facilities, so that we can begin testing.
"At the same time, scientists in our COVID-19 Vaccine Unit work hand in glove with vaccine developers to get samples of new, as yet unlicensed, vaccines to assess whether they will give better protection against the virus. Vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 help to keep vulnerable people out of hospital and carrying on with their day-to-day lives, as well as reducing pressure on our NHS."
“If you are showing symptoms of Covid-19 or flu, help protect others by staying at home and avoiding contact with other people, especially those who are more vulnerable. If you do need to leave home, consider wearing a mask,” said Dr Jamie Lopez Bernal, a consultant epidemiologist at UKHSA.
In a new update, stats have shown there has been a 12.2% increase in Covid infections (3,230 cases) in England for the week ending June 26.
UK Covid deaths have surged as unwitting people across the country are "mistaking the FLiRT variant for hay fever". In a new update, stats have shown there has been a 12.2% increase in Covid infections (3,230 cases) in England for the week ending June 26.
Rebecca Owen, an exercise and sports lecturer at the University of Derby, said: "A lot of people have had Covid -19, and infections can make us more susceptible to allergies. They can activate the immune response in what's called mast cell activation syndrome, so while more studies are needed, it could be that some of those who have been infected with Covid may then develop hay fever."
The UKHSA said: "UKHSA is continuing to monitor data relating to new variants both in the UK and internationally, assessing their severity and the ongoing effectiveness of vaccines. There is no change to the wider public health advice at this time."
If you display any Covid or respiratory infection symptoms and have a high temperature, the UKHSA says: "You should avoid contact with vulnerable people and stay at home if possible." UKHSA explains: "At these early stages our scientists at the Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre (VDEC) are busy growing a stock of the JN.1 variant in our high containment facilities, so that we can begin testing.
"At the same time, scientists in our COVID-19 Vaccine Unit work hand in glove with vaccine developers to get samples of new, as yet unlicensed, vaccines to assess whether they will give better protection against the virus. Vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 help to keep vulnerable people out of hospital and carrying on with their day-to-day lives, as well as reducing pressure on our NHS."
“If you are showing symptoms of Covid-19 or flu, help protect others by staying at home and avoiding contact with other people, especially those who are more vulnerable. If you do need to leave home, consider wearing a mask,” said Dr Jamie Lopez Bernal, a consultant epidemiologist at UKHSA.