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How dangerous is FLiRT? 5 things about new Covid-19 variant spreading in US
In the wake of waning immunity and social distancing no longer a norm, it's important to stay alert against the new Covid threat. Here're key facts about FLiRT.
![In the landscape of Covid-19, Covid-19 variants within the Omicron JN.1 lineage, called FLiRt variants, present new challenges. The variants KP.2 and KP 1.1 have new mutations (Freepik) In the landscape of Covid-19, Covid-19 variants within the Omicron JN.1 lineage, called FLiRt variants, present new challenges. The variants KP.2 and KP 1.1 have new mutations (Freepik)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/10/148x111/FLiRT_1715327594568_1715327604716.jpg)
Covishield side effects: Doctors' group urges govt to review all Covid vaccines
At a press conference, the doctors, under the banner of the Awaken India Movement (AIM), urged the government to review the science behind all Covid vaccines.
![When the COVID-19 vaccines were being administered, not many people were aware that it was being done without the completion of phase-3 trials. (FILE PHOTO)(HT_PRINT) When the COVID-19 vaccines were being administered, not many people were aware that it was being done without the completion of phase-3 trials. (FILE PHOTO)(HT_PRINT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/10/148x111/Covishield_1715320669753_1715320669894.jpg)
Covishield rolled back; should those jabbed with it need to worry?
After AstraZeneca withdraws Covishield, should those who took the vaccine be worried about its potential side effects on health? We asked a few experts.
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All Covishield side-effects were disclosed: Serum Institute of India
Emphasizing safety as a priority, the company also highlighted Covishield’s role in saving millions of lives globally.
![The pharma giant has begun the worldwide withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine due to a ‘surplus of available updated vaccines’ that target new variants of the virus. (FILE PHOTO) The pharma giant has begun the worldwide withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine due to a ‘surplus of available updated vaccines’ that target new variants of the virus. (FILE PHOTO)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/08/148x111/A-vial-of-the-Covishield-vaccine---FILE-PHOTO-_1709832630181_1715207659095.jpg)
‘Disclosed all rare side effects’: SII clarifies amid vaccine safety row
In India, the Serum Institute of India (SII) said it stopped the manufacturing of additional doses of Covishield since December 2021.
![A vial of the Covishield vaccine. (HT File Photo) A vial of the Covishield vaccine. (HT File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/08/148x111/A-vial-of-the-Covishield-vaccine---FILE-PHOTO-_1709832630181_1715173589826.jpg)