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A new Covid-19 variant is dominating cases in the UK(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\nA new Covid variant XFG has been circulating according to the UKHSA and it has been steadily dominating Covid cases across the UK – and now the NHS has issued a warning<\/p>\n
09:42, 25 Oct 2025Updated 09:45, 25 Oct 2025<\/p>\n
A new Covid-19 variant is dominating cases in the UK(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Those experiencing specific symptoms of Covid-19 are urged to seek an ‘urgent appointment’ with their GP or dial 111 for additional support. It comes as a new variant continues to dominate the UK\u2019s Covid case numbers – XFG.<\/p>\n
According to the latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), both flu and Covid-19<\/a> cases have been on the rise since late September, coinciding with dropping temperatures across the nation.<\/p>\n There was a week-on-week increase in Covid-19 positivity from 7.6% to 8.4%, while hospital admissions due to the virus also rose from 2 per 100,000 to 2.73 per 100,000, the government body reported.<\/p>\n Brits are being urged to arm themselves against the virus by getting vaccinated where possible, in light of the heightened risks. Vaccines can bolster your immune system’s defences against Coronavirus<\/a> and other viruses, helping to stave off severe complications should you become infected, the Mirror reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n Join the Manchester Evening News <\/strong>WhatsApp<\/strong> group <\/strong>HERE<\/a><\/p>\n Dr Jamie Lopez Bernal, Consultant Epidemiologist at UKHSA, issued a timely reminder: “Flu and COVID-19 levels are starting to slowly increase.<\/p>\n “While this is to be expected at this time of year, now is the time for people to come forward for their winter vaccines if they’re eligible, before we start to see more of these viruses in circulation in the winter months.<\/p>\n “Vaccination offers the best protection against flu, COVID-19 and RSV which is why it’s vital that eligible groups get vaccinated. If you have symptoms of flu or COVID-19 such as a high temperature, cough and feeling tired and achy, try to limit your contact with others, especially those who are vulnerable.<\/p>\n “If you have symptoms and need to leave the house, our advice remains that you should wear a face covering. Washing hands regularly and using and disposing tissues in bins can reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses.”<\/p>\n Coronavirus symptoms and when to call a doctor<\/p>\n If you do become infected with Covid-19, you may experience some of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n While in most people these symptoms will begin to get better in a few weeks on their own, the NHS<\/a> has also warned in its Covid-19 guidance that there are some situations – including with certain symptoms – in which you may need to ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111′.<\/p>\n You may need to do this if you experience the following:<\/p>\n Further advice on what to do if you have Covid-19 can be found on the NHS website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Young](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_GettyImages-1490273376.jpg\")
Cases of Covid-19 are rising as the weather gets colder(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n\n
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