Omicron

What we know about the new COVID FLiRT variants including symptoms

The WHO indicate that he Eris health risk is relatively low and is similar to Omicron. However, that extra spike protein may help it to evade immunity achieved after a previous infection with Covid, or after vaccination. Photo: AdobeStoke

Dr's Casebook: Covid is on the increase again with new variant - Eris

A new variant of Covid named Eris has emerged as figures show a spike in hospital admissions this summer

New Covid variant found in UK

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New highly-infectious covid strain Arcturus kills five Brits

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Data reveals the top ten words and names Brits struggle to pronounce the most including Niamh, Omicron & Açaí

Data reveals the top ten words and names Brits struggle to pronounce

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’

UK approve COVID vaccine that targets original strain and Omicron

Dr Victoria Turner, North Yorkshire County Council public health consultant.

Fresh warning as Covid cases across North Yorkshire on the rise

East Riding councillors heard the authority was currently not providing 2,333 hours of care, down from a coronavirus pandemic peak of 4,300. Photo submitted

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Here's where Covid rates are highest across Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale.

The Scarborough borough and Ryedale areas where Covid rates are highest

The number of new cases between March 18 and March 24 was at 3,229, up from 2,491 during March 11 to March 17. Photo: Richard Ponter

Covid cases across the East Riding increased by almost 30%, new figures show

North Yorkshire's weekly infection currently stands at 916 cases per 100,000 people - just above the England average of 890.

Covid: Why are cases and hospital admissions rising again in North Yorkshire?

East Riding Council’s public health director Andy Kingdom said coronavirus rules overseas could change at short notice and advised local holidaymakers to do their research before travelling.

Council health chief’s advice to East Riding residents as they plan to travel ab...

Bondi Beach: Australia to re-open its borders from February 21. Photo: Getty Images

Travel column with Katie Butler: Australia to ease its Covid travel restrictions...

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s public health director Andy Kingdom.

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The closing date for grant applications is Sunday, March 6 and limited to one application per business or sole trader.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council launches Omicron restrictions grant scheme to s...

The Government is expected to announce a U-turn on mandatory Covid jabs for NHS staff (Photo: Getty Images)

Mandatory Covid jabs for NHS workers ‘to be scrapped’ amid staff shortage fears

A patient receives their Covid vaccine at The Brunswick in Scarborough.

The Scarborough borough areas where coronavirus rates are currently highest

The rate of decline appears to have slowed or plateaued in Scarborough borough.

Small rise in Scarborough borough's Covid infection rate as restrictions eased

Sainsbury’s is still recommending that shoppers and staff wear face masks inside its stores (Photo: Getty Images)

Sainsbury’s issues face mask update ahead of Plan B rule changes

East Riding of Yorkshire Council's public health director Andy Kingdom.

Health chief urges residents not to rush back to normal routines as hospital pat...

A patient receives their coronavirus vaccination at Scarborough Rugby Club.

Final walk-in coronavirus vaccine clinic set to open at Scarborough Rugby Club

The WHO says the pandemic is approaching its “endgame” in Europe (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid pandemic reaching ‘endgame’ - but shouldn’t be treated like flu

The new website will launch by the end of March 2022 (Photo: Getty Images)

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East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight.

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Before Christmas, the Government was under much pressure to increase Covid restrictions again, as a result of the surge in the Omicron variant.

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Face masks will no longer be mandatory anywhere in England from 27 January (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson confirms all Plan B restrictions to end in England

Vaccines are the best defence against severe disease and death, says the WHO (Photo: Getty Images)

Worst of Omicron wave ‘done with’ says WHO - but pandemic far from over

Figures from the UK coronavirus dashboard show 4,269 people aged 16 and 17 in the East Riding had received two jabs by January 16 – at least 57% of the age group. Photo: PA Images

A quarter of teenagers have now been double jabbed in East Yorkshire

Boris Johnson is expected to confirm an easing of Plan B rules today (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson to give update on lifting Covid Plan B rules today

A patient receives their coronavirus vaccine at The Brunswick.

Walk-in 'grab a jab' Covid vaccine clinic set to open at Scarborough Rugby Club

Louise Wallace, director of public health for North Yorkshire.

Covid: North Yorkshire health chief ‘cautiously optimistic’ worst of Omicron wav...

Around 40,000 teenagers in England will be eligible for their top-up dose from Monday (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid booster jabs to be offered to 16 and 17 year-olds from Monday

The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme will support hospitality, leisure and accommodation business premises with one-off grants of up to £6,000. Image courtesy of East Riding of Yorkshire Council

East Riding Council launches Omicron grant scheme to support hospitality and lei...

Covid passports are reportedly set to be scrapped in England this month (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid passports to be scrapped ‘this month’ as Omicron wave eases

Debbie Bairstow administers a coronavirus vaccination at Scarborough's The Brunswick.

Scarborough borough's Covid rate falls slightly but now above national average

Debbie Bairstow prepares for a vaccination in Scarborough.

The Scarborough borough areas where coronavirus infection rates are highest

Holiday bookings are up as travel restrictions are eased. Photo: Getty Images

Testing requirements eased for vaccinated passengers returning back into England

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s public health director Andy Kingdom.

Disruption to hospital services ‘could last a couple of weeks due to short and s...

Mike Padgham, Chair of the Independent Care Group.

'Worst of Omicron yet to come' fears as care workers urged to get booster jabs

Cypriots wait in line to receive the third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine at a walk-in vaccination centre (Photo: Getty Images)

Experts dismiss claims of new ‘Deltacron’ Covid strain found in Cyprus

Travel restrictions between the UK and France have been eased slightly (Photo: Getty Images)

France eases restrictions for UK travellers after ‘supersonic’ rise in Covid cas...

Many residents took up their booster jab over the festive period.

North Yorkshire leaders surge planning as Omicron variant hits workforce

North Yorkshire's leaders are engaged in surge planning so that critical service can be maintained in the coming weeks.

Duncan Atkins

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The warning symptom of Omicron that appears on skin, lips and nails

Troops to be deployed in London to help NHS amid staff shortages (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Troops to be deployed in London to help NHS amid staff shortages

Covid cases have increased rapidly in Scarborough borough over the festive period.

The Scarborough borough areas where Covid rates are highest as Omicron spreads

Schools across North Yorkshire have updated their risk managements as the Omicron variant continues to spread.

What North Yorkshire students should expect on their return to school

Nurse Sarah Glyde prepares to administer the Covid vaccine at Filey Surgery.

This is where you can go to get a walk-in Covid vaccine this week in Eastfield

Scrapping international travel restrictions would have no impact on case rates, claims travel industry (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Scrapping international travel restrictions would have no impact on case rates, ...

Boris Johnson to stick with ‘Plan B’ Covid measures despite mounting pressures (Photo by JACK HILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Boris Johnson to stick with ‘Plan B’ Covid measures despite mounting pressures

Boris Johnson confirms Plan B rules to continue as UK daily cases hit record hig...

Covid case rates have risen dramatically in Scarborough borough and across North Yorkshire.

Scarborough borough's Covid rate rises rapidly over Christmas to reach new peak

A patient receives their Covid vaccination at Scarborough Rugby Club. Inset, The Brunswick on Westborough.

This is where you can go to get a walk-in Covid vaccine this week in Scarborough

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