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Britain battles Omicron 'tidal wave,' as infections double every two to three days
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Britain is facing a "tidal wave" of infections from the new Omicron coronavirus variant, ministers have warned, as they sound the alarm on rapid transmission rates in London and across the country.
The United Kingdom increased its Covid-19 alert level on Sunday and is once again accelerating its rollout of booster jabs in an effort to respond to the new wave of cases.
But Health Secretary Sajid Javid warned on Monday that the data on Omicron infections is unlike that of earlier variants.
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