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UK records 141,472 new COVID-19 cases, 97 deaths

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Posted on January 10, 2022

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UK Sees 141,472 New COVID-19 Cases and 97 Deaths

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain reported 141,472 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, down from 146,390 cases on Saturday, while the number of new deaths reported fell to 97 from 313, official figures showed.

Britain has seen a surge of cases linked to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in recent weeks, though death rates have been lower than during previous waves of the disease.

Some 1.217 million people tested positive for COVID-19 during the past week, 6.6% more than the week before, while the number of deaths was up 30.9% on a week before at 1,295.

(Reporting by Elizabeth Piper; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • UK reports 141,472 new COVID-19 cases.
  • COVID-19 deaths in the UK fall to 97.
  • Omicron variant linked to recent surge.
  • Weekly COVID-19 cases up by 6.6%.
  • Weekly deaths increased by 30.9%.

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The article discusses the latest COVID-19 case and death statistics in the UK, focusing on the impact of the Omicron variant.
How many new COVID-19 cases were reported in the UK?
The UK reported 141,472 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
What is the trend in COVID-19 deaths in the UK?
COVID-19 deaths in the UK have decreased to 97 from 313, despite a surge in cases.

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