"Concerns rise as Pirola Covid variant spreads in UK, prompting vaccine rollout"

The Pirola variant, also known as BA.2.86, is a highly mutated strain of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. It has been detected in multiple countries, including the UK, and has raised concerns due to its potential to evade vaccines. Common symptoms of the Pirola variant include a runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing, sore throat, diarrhea, eye irritation, and rashes. The UK government has brought forward the autumn vaccine program as a precautionary measure.