'If you are at risk, getting vaccinated is essential'

WITH a new Covid-19 variant causing concern, North East doctors are urging at-risk people to get a booster jab to stay safe and avoid a list of worrying symptoms.

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The NB.1.8.1 variant has been confirmed in the UK and causes symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn and stomach pain.

Now one of the region's most senior medics has warned we're likely to see a rise in new cases - and that there's little more than a week for people to get a spring booster Covid-19 jab.

Dr Neil O'Brien said: "With only eight days left of the spring vaccination programme, it's really important that people who are most at risk come forward now to get protected.