This is FLiRT, the new contagious Covid variant that has already arrived in Spain.

Covid continues to evolve, giving rise to new variants, and it is one of the latest variants that has once again captured the attention of the scientific community amid rapid spread. It was called ‘Flirtin the United States, and this is a subline of Omicron KP.2. The study, published on bioRxiv, explains that the variant has been “spreading rapidly in many regions” since April last year.

FLIRT now arrived in Spain, this is confirmed by its presence in 4% of samples. First cases registered Basque Country, where hospitals have seen an increase in infections in recent weeks. FLiRT remains a strain dominant in the USalthough everything seems to indicate that, despite his growing presence, This is not the one that will stand behind the rebound infections in the Basque Country. They are assigned to the line Omicron JN.1.

What are your symptoms?

Although it is more contagious, its effectiveness has not been proven. More serious. Its symptoms are similar to those of other strains of coronavirus. These include cough, difficulty breathing, fever, fatigue, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea and loss of smell or taste.

AstraZeneca loses authorization to sell its vaccine in Europe

Since May 7 last year AstraZeneca no longer has authorization sell your vaccine against COVID-19, Vaxevria. The pharmaceutical company itself asked the European Commission to revoke the authorization on March 5; The EU accepted this termination and stated that it would take effect from 7 May.

AstraZeneca says it is “incredibly proud of the role that Vaxevria has played in ending the global pandemic” and attributes the decision to the glut of vaccines available: “Given that many vaccines have been developed updated for options COVID-19 currently exists surplus available vaccines. “This has resulted in reduced demand for Vaxzervria, which is no longer produced or supplied.”

It comes as AstraZeneca admitted for the first time that its Covid-19 vaccine could cause side effects such as blood clots in “very rare cases” in a legal document submitted to the UK High Court in February. . “The company has denied any connection with these events.

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