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Covid: BA.2 the Omicron sub-variant: everything we know

A new sub-variant of Covid has been discovered in the UK and is now classified as a variant under investigation by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Evening Standard

WHO issues grim Covid warning as 426 cases of new ‘stealth’ Omicron sub-variant found in UK

It can't be distinguished from other variants by using PCR tests

Wales Online

New 'stealth Omicron' strain - symptoms and why it's 'under investigation'

'Stealth Omicron' is a sub-variant of Omicron that's harder to detect is being monitored by UK health chiefs.

Daily Record

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New Covid sub-variant 'may outstrip original Omicron' in UK - all we know

The Covid strain, named Omicron BA.2, has been identified more than 420 times in the UK since November, with cases multiplying in some parts of Europe and India

Daily Mirror

Expert warns of new Omicron subvariant that 'could evade immunity' after cases 'surge'

The mutation of Omicron BA.1, known as BA.2, was classified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as under investigation. Still, as of January 10, just 53 sequences of the new variant were identified in samples

Irish Mirror

UK Covid cases rise by 74,799 in past 24 hours ahead of Plan B being scrapped

Last Sunday, the UK Government reported 70,924 daily Covid infections in the 24 hours prior as another 88 people died from the virus

Daily Mirror

BA.2: More than 400 cases of new Omicron sub-variant found in England

So far, 426 infections have been confirmed – but Omicron BA.2 has not been designated a ‘variant of concern’

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Omicron sub-variant BA.2 ‘under investigation’ by UK health officials

Further analysis to be carried out into BA.2, says UK Health Security Agency

The Independent UK

Daily Covid infections in UK less than half recorded two weeks ago

UK detects 76,807 new cases in the past 24 hours, suggesting Omicron wave has spiked

The Guardian - UK

Hotspots of new Omicron sub-variant confirmed as hundreds of cases found in UK

Experts are unaware of the origins of the new sub-variant

Nottingham Post

New Omicron sub-variant found in UK: Everything we know so far

More than 400 cases of BA.2 have been found in the UK, according to the UK Health Security Agency.

Daily Record

More than 400 cases of Omicron sub-variant found in England

Sub-variant, Omicron BA.2, is 'under investigation' by health chiefs

Wales Online

Over 400 cases of new Covid sub-variant found in UK - with hotspots revealed

The variant, known as Omicron BA.2, could spread faster than the dominant Omicron strain, BA.1, according to early analysis but scientists stress there is a low level of certainty about this

Chronicle Live

Hundreds of Omicron sub-variant detected in England being investigated as hotspot areas confirmed

Health chiefs identify hotspots with hundreds of cases

Bristol Post

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Daily Record

More than 400 cases of Covid Omicron sub-variant identified in UK

Early analysis suggests that the variant, entitled Omicron BA.2, could spread faster than the current dominant Omicron strain, but experts stress that there is little certainty about this.

The Independent UK

BA.2: More than 400 cases of new Omicron sub-variant found in England

So far, 426 infections have been confirmed – but Omicron BA.2 has not been designated a ‘variant of concern’

Daily Mirror

Hundreds of new Covid sub-variant cases found in UK - with hotspots revealed

Early analysis suggests the variant, known as Omicron BA.2, could spread faster than the dominant Omicron strain, BA.1, but scientists stress there is a low level of certainty about this

The Guardian - UK

Covid reinfection: how likely are you to catch virus multiple times?

Omicron may have affected risk in England, but other factors could include vaccination and severity of previous infection

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The Independent UK

Omicron sub-variant BA.2 ‘under investigation’ by UK health officials

Further analysis to be carried out into BA.2, says UK Health Security Agency

Evening Standard

BA.2: New form of Omicron variant under investigation with more than 100 cases in London, says UKHSA

A new form of Omicron named BA.2 has been deemed a “variant under investigation” with more than 100 confirmed cases in London, the UK Health Security Agency has said.

The Guardian - UK

Covid live: Ireland to lift almost all curbs from 6am on Saturday; France reports 400,851 new cases — as it happened

Ireland’s premier Micheál Martin says ‘we have weathered the Omicron storm’; France reports 400,851 daily cases and 233 Covid-linked hospital deaths

The Independent UK

‘People’s behaviour will make a difference to Covid-19 cases’ as Plan B scrapped

The chief medical adviser to the UKHSA addressed the nation at a press conference in Downing Street.

Wales Online

Why some lateral flow tests have throat swabs and others don’t

The UKHSA said all lateral flow devices used by NHS Test and Trace have gone through “rigorous validation”

Bristol Post

Covid: Why some lateral flow tests have throat swabs and others don’t

The UKHSA said there is no indication that rapid tests used by NHS Test and Trace differ in their ability to detect the Omicron or Delta variants

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis B cases rising sharply among students in England, study finds

Exclusive: Cases are exceeding pre-pandemic levels, particularly in university students

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