Infections caused by the latest variant have symptoms including fever, chills, fatigue, cough, congestion and headache.

The public, by and large, has not been on board with immunizations in the aftermath of the pandemic, despite public health agencies heavily campaigning this year for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19,

Dr. Jaunita Mora said the respiratory syncytial virus is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations. Here are the people she said are most vulnerable to the disease.

In addition to vaccinations, Shah emphasizes the importance of avoiding gatherings when you do not feel well and shares an anecdote about his family's plan to stay healthy.

People in Jersey who are eligible for a Covid-19 booster jab and flu vaccine would be able to get them from their GPs from Monday. Flu vaccines would also be available from pharmacies and GPs would be able to administer both at the same time to eligible people,