The FLiRT variant, a group of new Covid-19 variants belonging to Omicron s JN.1 lineage, is rapidly spreading in the US. Variants KP.2 and KP 1.1, considered more infectious than previous Omicron variants, are causing concern. Experts warn of a potential new wave of infections in the summer. Symptoms of FLiRT remain similar to other variants. Vaccination and preventive measures are advised.
Three cases of HIV transmission were linked to 'vampire facials' performed at VIP Spa, an unlicensed facility with unsanitary practises in Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to a CDC report
The FDA said late on Thursday that additional testing is required to determine whether the intact pathogen is still present and if it remains infectious
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports the new case is unrelated to the 10 previously reported cases since March. Several of the cases have been in infants too young to be fully vaccinated.