'The disease is slightly different because the virus has changed'
A professor has spoken out about the BA.5 Covid-19 variant and the new symptoms being identified. Luke O'Neill, who is on the Covid-19 Advisory Group, is calling for the public to better understand the symptoms on the newly identified strain.
When speaking about the summer wave, he said it is now believed that there are some key differences in the symptoms being reported - and people need to be aware of them.READ MORE: Covid cases rise in Nottingham by 30% as health bosses warn it's 'spreading through communities' The Trinity College Professor told Newstalk’s Pat Kenny that the strain - which has been linked to Omicron - has been reeking havoc around the world.
While the available vaccines are still considered our best protection against the virus right now, Professor O’Neill says he believes new ones will be developed ahead of the expected winter surge.
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