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Cases of new Covid variant LP.8.1 double in UKExperts say the new variant is 'under monitoring' as it spreads rapidly, reaching 23 countries already
Wales Online ^ | 3/14/2025 | Neil Shaw

Posted on 03/15/2025 10:33:04 AM PDT by Vendome

A new Covid variant is causing thousands of infections with experts warning it has the potential to spread rapidly - and the number of cases it has caused in the UK has doubled in the last few weeks. The World Health Organisation says the new variant - LP.8.1 - is one of two designated a Variant Under Monitoring, the other being XEC. It has already been detected in 23 countries.

XEC accounts for around half of all infections with Covid, and the recently detected LP.8.1 is already responsible for around 10 per cent of infections in some places - and in the USA it has now surpassed XEC to become the most common strain, according to some reports.

"The LP.8.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2, a descendant of the JN.1 lineage, has been spreading rapidly across the globe." He added: "Viruses evolve to evade the immunity in the host.”

Sato said LP.8.1 shows higher immune resistance than JN.1, adding: “This is the concern. Based on our data, we cannot fully explain the reason why LP.8.1 possibly outcompetes XEC in some countries.”

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To: Vendome

UK folks should reply, “OK, warn us after it’s killed a few dozen parliament members.”


21 posted on 03/15/2025 11:48:46 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: Arcadian Empire; Vendome; grey_whiskers

PlanDEMic of the jabbed.


22 posted on 03/15/2025 11:52:31 AM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: Vendome

Tracing Common Cold #37,193.

You’re fine if you don’t take any death jabs. Otherwise, well, nice knowin ya!


23 posted on 03/15/2025 11:57:13 AM PDT by Basket_of_Deplorables (MAGA!!!!)
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To: Vendome

Only 3 comments up on the link at the moment.

But they’re a hoot.

Don’t think the UK’s Deep State is going to be able to use this ploy again.


24 posted on 03/15/2025 11:58:48 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away!)
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To: shelterguy

Two weeks to flatten Pfauci’s ego. Or face. /sarc>


25 posted on 03/15/2025 12:04:35 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Mark17

“””Any lockdowns scheduled?”””

Walz will set up his snitch line again.


26 posted on 03/15/2025 12:07:42 PM PDT by shelterguy
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27 posted on 03/15/2025 12:07:56 PM PDT by rfp1234 (E Porcibus Unum)
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To: SoConPubbie

Me either.


28 posted on 03/15/2025 12:19:11 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: SoConPubbie

Bring back memories:

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3810676/posts


29 posted on 03/15/2025 1:44:51 PM PDT by Karoo
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The scientists that are creating these things in their labs should be executed.


30 posted on 03/15/2025 1:48:57 PM PDT by Revel
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