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Viral video does not show new strain of Covid found in Northampton
Fact-checked by FindFake · 9 November 2026
A viral video claimed to show a new strain of Covid-19 found in Northampton, but UKHSA denied any notification of a new strain.
Sources
- Full Fact - All content · 9/11/2026
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