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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Robin McKie, Science Editor

Autumn Covid numbers peak at lower levels in UK – but flu cases are on the up

The National Covid Memorial Wall
The National Covid Memorial Wall, on the south bank of the Thames in London. Photograph: Alberto Pezzali/AP

Britain’s current wave of Covid-19 cases appears to be peaking at a lower level than previous outbreaks of the Omicron variant of the disease, researchers have revealed.

The news is encouraging – though scientists have also warned that a further wave of the disease could sweep the nation before the end of the year. “We need to be vigilant and monitor the data with great care, all the time,” said Professor Mark Woolhouse, of Edinburgh University.

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