The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that a new wave of COVID-19 is emerging in the United States and Britain, as both countries report a fresh surge in cases and people have been advised to wear face masks. What is the new COVID-19 variant behind the spike in cases? New Delhi: COVID-19 wreaked havoc for over 4 years across the world. Now after battling the virus for so long the world is preparing for the next wave that may strike this summer, as per anticipations.
The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that a new wave of COVID-19 is emerging in the United States and Britain, as both countries report a fresh surge in cases and people have been advised to wear face masks. However, the COVID-19 pandemic was declared to be over in May 2023. As per reports, the vulnerable population in the UK are the ones who are above 60 years and toddlers, or the ones who are suffering from chronic diseases.
To combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the administrations have ramped up the vaccination processes and health officials are closely monitoring the rise in cases, especially a new variant called LB.1. Additionally, one in every 25,000 British population suffered COVID-19 till June 26, as per the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
However, the number is relatively lower than in March 2020, when the pandemic first hit the UK, one in every 13 people got infected with the virus. Which is the variant behind the new wave? Recently, the new variant called the ‘FLiRT’ variant of .