Covid-19 infections are continuing to rise in all four nations of the UK, with the increase likely to be driven by the latest Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5, figures show. The ONS said the latest increase was “likely caused by infections compatible with Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5”, which are now thought to be the most dominant strains in much of the UK. This is up week on week from 176,900, or one in 30, and is the highest estimate for Scotland since mid-April. Wales has seen infections rise slightly to 68,500 people, or one in 45, up from 64,800, also one in 45. In Northern Ireland, Covid-19 infections jumped to an estimated 59,900 people, or one in 30, up from 42,900, or one in 45.

Source: The Herald June 24, 2022 18:40 UTC