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24/11/2025

The World Health Organisation has been investigating the new Covid variant. Cases have risen sharply in the UK. XFG, known as Stratus, now accounts for nearly 40% of Covid cases, the latest data from the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) revealed.

Whilst Covid cases have remained stable, the threat hasn’t gone away. With the emergence of the new variant, it’s even more important than ever to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Covid and who is eligible for the Covid vaccine this autumn.

Dr Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services at NHS England, said: “The threat from getting seriously ill from flu and COVID-19 is all too real and each year we see hundreds of thousands of people hospitalised due to these nasty viruses – especially across the winter months.

“Vaccination is our best defence against these viruses and can be lifesaving – so I would urge mums-to-be, parents of young children and teens, and others who are eligible to come forward or book appointments for their jabs as soon as possible, to help protect themselves and loved ones.”

24/10/2025

If you've been feeling under the weather recently, with symptoms such as a sharp sore throat and high temperatures, it's possible you may have caught one of the new strains of Covid-19 that's been doing the rounds this autumn.

It's been five years since the initial outbreak of coronavirus, and several different variants have since emerged.

The most common variants currently circulating in the UK are XFG, also known as Stratus, and NB. 1.8.1, referred to as Nimbus, according to health officials.

It's normal for viruses to evolve as they spread between people over time. When the changes become significantly different, the new virus types are known as variants.

Covid can still cause a wide range of symptoms, including headache, coughing, a blocked or running nose and exhaustion, making it difficult to distinguish from a cold or flu.

If you think you have Covid you should stay home if possible and avoid contact with vulnerable people. If you have symptoms and need to leave the house, advice remains that you should wear a face covering. Washing hands regularly and using and disposing tissues in bins can also reduce the spread of this and other respiratory illnesses.

Two more sessions of vaccine delivery will take place at the Tilling Green Vax Centre on 1 and 8 Nov 2025. If eligible please book on line.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/

18/10/2025

Two more sessions planned at the Tilling Vax Centre: Saturdays 1 and 8 Nov. Book via the NHS app. Walk ins are possible.

12/09/2025

Below are the 5 dates for Covid and Flu Vaccination to be organised at Tilling green to support Rye.

The timing will be 9am - 1pm on all these 5 days. People will be able to book both Covid & Flu jabs. Subject to stock we will also be able to do 2-3 year old kids with a nasal flu jab.

Oct - 4, 11, 18
Nov - 1 & 8

06/06/2025

The first cases of a new Covid-19 variant have been detected in England as the virus spreads across Britain, the UK’s health agency has confirmed

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said 13 cases of Covid strain NB.1.8.1 had been recorded in England, with “small numbers” detected across the UK.

It’s unclear how many cases of the new strain, which now account for just over 10 per cent of global infections, have been recorded in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Since first being recognised in January 2025, the omicron variant has spread to several states across the US, Australia, Thailand and is the most dominant variant in China and Hong Kong.

- New COVID strain arrives in the UK
A new Covid-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, is spreading globally, accounting for more than 10 per cent of infections and has been designated a “variant under monitoring” by the World Health Organization (WHO).

- The NB.1.8.1 variant, first detected in January 2025, has spread to the US, Australia, Thailand, China, and Hong Kong, with initial cases registered in late April.

- Experts believe NB.1.8.1 can infect cells more efficiently and may trigger gastrointestinal symptoms, but there is no evidence that it causes more severe illness than previous variants.
Common symptoms of the NB.1.8.1 variant include fatigue, fever, muscle aches, and sore throat, similar to other Omicron subvariants.

- Cases of the NB.1.8.1 variant have been confirmed in Northern Ireland, Wales, and popular British tourist hotspots, though the true number of infections is difficult to determine due to decreased testing.

02/05/2025

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Update: The vaccination centre run by Clarity Pharmacy is finishing this Saturday 🏥

📍Tilling Green Community Centre, Mason Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7BE.

26/03/2025

You can book a free NHS spring COVID-19 vaccine if you are aged 75 or over (or will turn 75 soon).

Book online at www.nhs.uk/book-vaccine. The Rye Vax Centre will be open for bookings on;

- April: 4, 5, 11, 12 , 25 and 26
- May: 2, 3. 9 and 10

Timings 0900 to 1500 on the booking site. This programme will be completed by 17 June 2025. This is the final date to get your vaccination.The clinical lead remains Clarity Chemists of St Leonards.

- If you can’t get online, phone 119. Translators are available. You can also use text phone 18001 119 or the NHS British Sign Language (BSL) service at www.signvideo.co.uk/nhs119.

- If you get your care at home, contact your GP surgery for a home visit. If they can’t arrange it, get support at www.england.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination-contacts.

It’s important you top up your protection because it fades over time and variants can change.

People in older age groups are at increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19. Having the spring COVID-19 vaccine will reduce your risk of severe symptoms. You can read more at www.nhs.uk/covidvaccination.

NHS England Vaccination Team

Book, change or cancel a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online.

19/03/2025

Planning is under way for a Spring Covid Booster from April 25 at Tilling Green Centre. More details shortly.