This brings the total number of Omicron cases in the UK to 1,898, according to the UK’s health authorities.According to Xinhua, the latest data was released as Omicron experts warn that it could kill between 25,000 and 75,000 people in England in April if there are no additional measures taken.
According to the UKHSA, if Omicron grows at its current rate, it will be the dominant strain.It is expected that the variant would account for over 50% of all Covid-19-related infections in the UK by mid December.
If current trends are not changed, Britain could see more than 1 million Omicron-related infections by December 31st.
According to Saturday’s official numbers, 54,073 coronavirus new cases were reported in the UK.This brings the total coronavirus case count to 10,771,444, an increase of 5%.
More than 89 per cent of people aged 12 and over in the UK have had their first dose of vaccine and more than 81 per cent have received both doses, according to the latest figures.
More than 39 per cent have received booster jabs, or the third dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
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