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Discussion on the government's response to the new variant, current state of testing and surveillance, the emergence of the BA 2.86 variant and its comparison to Omicron, availability and potential cost of private COVID vaccines in the UK, concerns over vaccine costs and importance of vaccination in preventing COVID and long COVID.
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- The emergence of the new variant, BA 2.86, has prompted the UK government to bring forward the winter vaccination program and roll out Covid vaccines alongside the flu vaccine.
- There is interest in making Covid vaccines available for private purchase in the UK, but concerns exist about high prices exacerbating inequalities and hindering access for eligible individuals.
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Concerns about the new Covid variant
There is cautiousness and anxiety about facing another winter of infections with a new variant of Covid due to the lack of surveillance and situational awareness. Scientists are worried about the uncertainty of Covid's seasonal patterns and the potential pressure on the NHS during the winter. The emergence of the new variant, BA 2.86, has prompted the government to bring forward the winter vaccination program and roll out Covid vaccines alongside the flu vaccine.
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