Scientists are investigating a new Omicron sub-strain that has been found in 53 people in the UK.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHS) today said the sister variant of the usual BA. 1 type Omicron has also been found in other European countries.
A new sub-strain of the Omicron Covid variant is being investigated by scientists after it was discovered in the UK.
At the present moment, there is no indication that sub-variant BA.2 is more severe than the original strain of Omicron.
