UK total of Omicron infections doubles as variant is already taking hold
A further 75 cases of the Covid-19 Omicron variant have been identified in England, the UKHSA confirmed. It brings the total number of Omicron infections in the UK up to 134, as Wales confirmed its first case today. It is not currently known whether today's new cases were in double-jabbed or non-vaccinated individuals.
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