Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:30pm on 18 Dec 2023,Monday Health & Wellness
Amid global fears of a Covid-19 resurgence, a sub-variant of the Pirola strain raises alarms. In the UK, a worrisome 26.5% increase records 5,227 cases in the week ending December 6, with a notable 300% rise in influenza-related hospitalizations. Meanwhile, the EU reported 874 deaths in the week of December 4. India confronts escalating cases, with four deaths and 1,444 cases in a day in Kerala, prompting government deliberations. Despite attempts to downplay severity, health officials stress vigilance, emphasizing that while most cases don't require hospitalization, concerns persist, particularly for older individuals and those with co-morbidities.
