Do I have Omicron or a cold? 6 simple steps to follow while you wait for PCR test result

As the winter weather continues and temperatures plummet, many of us are falling ill to seasonal illnesses.

With many of the symptoms of the Omicron Covid variant similar to a cold, it can be hard for Brits to know the difference.

The symptoms of the new variant are slightly different from others such as Delta, and it’s incredibly important to get tested, especially as they can be mild.