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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Laura Hampson

Why are so many people getting Covid right now?

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At first it was a trickle, perhaps your co-worker’s partner had been struck by Covid or maybe it was your mum. But then came the influx: nearly all of your friends have the virus or have symptoms, your parents are self-isolating and your kid’s school has a spike in cases.

Covid feels like it’s everywhere right now, which is not too surprising as most restrictions have been lifted, yet the highly contagious Omicron strain remains prevalent.

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