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A new Covid variant is behind a growing number of cases in the UK and US. PA
A new Covid variant is behind a growing number of cases in the UK and US. PA
Highly infectious new Covid variant XBB.1.5 behind 40% of US cases as UK infections rise
US expert says it is 'the worst' variant presently facing the world