Australian COVID-19 weekly stats update:

Sharp rises in the Aged Care Active Staff Cases - probably the best indicator for community infections.

Most states trending upwards; SA, Victoria and WA all at levels above the JN.1 wave in January.

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Here's the latest variant picture for the United Kingdom.

'FLiRT' lineage KP.2 is now clearly dominant over JN.1 and its other sub-lineages.

'FLuQE' sibling KP.3 is also growing.

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Here's the latest variant picture for Canada.

'FLuQE' sibling KP.3 appears to have overhauled 'FLIRT' KP.2 in late April.

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Here's the latest variant picture for the United States.

BA.2.86.* 'Pirola' is waning under a challenge from the JN.1.* +FLiRT sub-lineages - led by KP.2. KP.2 crossover vs JN.1 was in mid-April.

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Here's the latest variant picture for Australia.

'FLuQE' sibling KP.3 has surged in late April, overhauling 'FLIRT' KP.2 and other contenders.

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