Across the UK, fears are rising about a new strain of Covid, along with rises in the number of cases being diagnosed. With conflicting factors an obvious worry, there have been calls to reinstate a 'masks in public' rule. We want to know how you would feel about that.
The XXB.1.5 Covid variant has already been detected in other parts of the country, with reports suggesting that it is detected in 1 in 25 Covid cases. Speculation is rife but a new variant could have a significant impact on the population's health.
There are growing concerns that the new variant could put extra pressures on the NHS, as it already battles high flu cases and strep A. Professor Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Adviser at UKHSA, said unwell people should avoid going out unless it's urgent.
