Scientists have warned that a new strain of Covid has been detected and is spreading around the world rapidly.
The variant BF. 7, also known as BA. 5.2.1.7, is reportedly making up a quarter of Belgium's Covid cases and 10% of cases in Denmark, France and Germany.
According to the World Health Organisation, "reduced virus surveillance" such as the lifting of restrictions and more social mixing means a "challenging" autumn and winter ahead of us.
