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The weekly update has shown an uptick in confirmed Covid-19 cases

All regions are seeing an increase in patients with coronavirus

A blocked nose, headaches, fatigue and sore throats are symptoms of both conditions

‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

Number of patients in hospital with Covid jumps 37 per cent in a week

Hospital admissions are highest among those aged 85 and over.

Covid infections are ‘set to rise again in coming weeks’ ahead of winter flu season

Around one in five vaccinated Britons with Omicron or Delta strain experienced diarrhoea as a symptom

UK weathered fifth wave of infections earlier this summer driven by new Omicron variants but coronavirus continues to linger this autumn

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The seasonal booster jabs are being rolled out across the country, with over 50s expected to be offered them in the coming weeks. If you recently had a confirmed Covid-19 case, the government recommends waiting before the next vaccine