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New Covid wave could hit as kids return to school as experts warn of 'hospital burden'
A new Coronavirus strain could cause a 'hospital burden' according to an expert who believes vaccines and past infections are taking their toll on the population
A new wave of Coronavirus could hit as soon as kids head back to school, with scientists warning of an uptick in cases.
They noted there could be signs of a "hospital burden" on the horizon and protection from vaccines could begin to wane for the elderly.
University College London professor Christina Pagel has warned waning protection from the vaccines for the under 50s may prove problematic in the months to come.
With the rise in Omicron cases pairing with a return to school in autumn, large wave of the virus could be seen, and although a "large surge" in hospital problems is unlikely, a burden could follow.
A new covid variant dubbed 'Pirola' has also been found in the UK and experts have warned the Brits as it is believed the mutations could dodge the body's immunity from prior infections or vaccination.
Professor Pagel warned: "Given protection from vaccines and past infection, it is unlikely that this wave will cause a large surge in hospital admissions or deaths.
"However, any increase in hospital burden is bad news, given record waiting lists for diagnosis and treatment and persistently high waits in hospitals for admission."
There has been a thankful dip in the number of coronavirus cases compared to its peak, but professor Pagel has continued to warn of the "ongoing significant problem" coronavirus causes, Metro reported.
They added: "Infection is also not harmless simply because it’s causing fewer hospital admissions – long Covid remains an ongoing significant problem".
She cited the virus as something which is "damaging people’s lives, such as through persistent fatigue or brain fog, as well as taking them out of the workforce."
A new coronavirus strain arrival could be a cause of concern, with the Eris sub strain of Omicron believed to be highly transmissible.
Professor Pagel said: "So far, we have only three sequences although geographic spread means community transmission has occurred.
"It is still quite possible that this fizzles out – either because its hosts don’t happen to infect anyone or because, despite its novelty, it does not outcompete the current dominant XBB strains [Omicron substrains]."
Daily Star Sunday
A new Coronavirus strain could cause a 'hospital burden' according to an expert who believes vaccines and past infections are taking their toll on the population
A new wave of Coronavirus could hit as soon as kids head back to school, with scientists warning of an uptick in cases.
They noted there could be signs of a "hospital burden" on the horizon and protection from vaccines could begin to wane for the elderly.
University College London professor Christina Pagel has warned waning protection from the vaccines for the under 50s may prove problematic in the months to come.
With the rise in Omicron cases pairing with a return to school in autumn, large wave of the virus could be seen, and although a "large surge" in hospital problems is unlikely, a burden could follow.
A new covid variant dubbed 'Pirola' has also been found in the UK and experts have warned the Brits as it is believed the mutations could dodge the body's immunity from prior infections or vaccination.
Professor Pagel warned: "Given protection from vaccines and past infection, it is unlikely that this wave will cause a large surge in hospital admissions or deaths.
"However, any increase in hospital burden is bad news, given record waiting lists for diagnosis and treatment and persistently high waits in hospitals for admission."
There has been a thankful dip in the number of coronavirus cases compared to its peak, but professor Pagel has continued to warn of the "ongoing significant problem" coronavirus causes, Metro reported.
They added: "Infection is also not harmless simply because it’s causing fewer hospital admissions – long Covid remains an ongoing significant problem".
She cited the virus as something which is "damaging people’s lives, such as through persistent fatigue or brain fog, as well as taking them out of the workforce."
A new coronavirus strain arrival could be a cause of concern, with the Eris sub strain of Omicron believed to be highly transmissible.
Professor Pagel said: "So far, we have only three sequences although geographic spread means community transmission has occurred.
"It is still quite possible that this fizzles out – either because its hosts don’t happen to infect anyone or because, despite its novelty, it does not outcompete the current dominant XBB strains [Omicron substrains]."
Daily Star Sunday