COVID-19: More than 100,000 daily coronavirus cases reported in UK for first time in pandemic

There are currently more than 8,000 people in hospital, with 849 on ventilators, according to the most recent figures.

There are currently more than 8,000 people in hospital - with 849 people on ventilators, the most recent figures show.Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford announced new measures to limit the spread of Omicron

Government scientists are set to conclude the Omicron strain is milder than Delta for most people, according to reports. A UKHSA spokesperson said:"We are reviewing all analyses continuously to help inform the pandemic response, which includes assessing the severity of Omicron."We will publish these latest findings in the variant technical briefing on 23 December."

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