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These acquired mutations produce new variants, which is why both the COVID-19 mRNA and the whole-virus flu vaccine get updated annually – to keep up with natural changes in the virus.

This followed from an earlier update in which police said they believed five Portuguese, two South Korean and one Swiss national had been identified.

Technological updates, which possibly include AI, contributed to 20,219 job cuts.

Even so, nearly 900 of the permits were applied for after the updated filing window and still accepted by the agency.

Police said an update will follow in due course.