Covid: Rise in UK infections driven by BA.2 Omicron variant

Covid: Rise in UK infections driven by BA.2 Omicron variant Covid cases have continued to rise in the UK, with an estimated one in every 20 people infected, figures from the Office for National Statistic suggest.

All age groups are affected, including the 75s and over, who are due a spring booster jab to top up protection.

Hospital cases are also rising, but vaccines are still helping to stop many severe cases, say experts. BBC News

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