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A warning has been issued about a highly contagious infection known as 'the 100 day cough' which is said to be currently spreading across the country.

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve become accustomed to new variants of the virus emerging as it mutates and spreads. But last month, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that the BA.2.86 – since been named Pirola – has made its way to the UK and NHS officials have labelled it the “most concerning variant” since Omicron. It appears, say scientists, to carry a high number of 'mutations' in its spike protein so they're watching it carefully to see if it manages to evade the immune system.

Muse’s Matt Bellamy has responded to the scientific discovery of an actual Supermassive Black Hole.Earlier today (May 12), scientists shared the first ever image of the black hole at the centre of the galaxy.The picture is the first time the supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way – known as Sagittarius A* – has been seen.Researchers described the black hole as “the glue that holds the galaxy together” and one of the co-authors on the new papers, Ziri Younsi from University College London said the discovery was “key to our understanding of how the Milky Way formed and will evolve in the future.”Now, Muse frontman Bellamy has responded to the discovery, sharing an image of the supermassive black hole on his Instagram. The lead single of the band’s 2006 third album, ‘Black Holes and Revelations’, was ‘Supermassive Black Hole’.Bellamy wrote on Instagram: “Knew she’d show up one day.”When news of the discovery first came about in 2019, Bellamy also responded then, writing at the time: “Supermassive black hole, finally spotted”.You can check out today’s post here:A post shared by Matt Bellamy (@mattbellamy)Meanwhile, Muse have recruited British songwriter and Bring Me The Horizon collaborator Dan Lancaster to be part of their live band.Performing their first major shows of 2022 with two special charity gigs at London’s Eventim Apollo Hammersmith earlier this week, Muse treated fans to new songs and “deep cut” rarities, as well as unveiling a live line-up that features Lancaster on additional synths, keys, percussion and guitar duties.

A public health expert has warned that lateral flow tests 'expire very quickly' and encouraged the government to update its guidance.

Covid-19 could hit Scotland despite the vaccine rollout, one scientist warns. Professor Andrew Hayward said a fourth wave across all of the UK is 'still likely' as some people are still not vaccinated.

coronavirus is seeking tougher lockdown restrictions, describing the current rules as "the the problem", not lack of compliance.

A new online calculator has been created to warn people of their risk of dying from coronavirus, UK scientists have revealed.