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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Matt Drake

Covid cases double in a month as scientists warn about spread of new variants

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Covid cases in England have almost doubled in a month after the rise of two new variants.

According to the most recent government statistics available, 875 cases were logged in England on August 11, compared to just 449 a month earlier. Hospital admissions have also risen by a fifth in a week.

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