New Omicron sub-variants and their symptoms as UK cases hit one million

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Covid-19 cases have risen drastically across the UK in the wake of several new Omicron sub-variants. Official figures have shown that both cases and hospital admissions are rising rapidly.

UK infections rates are growing by 43% on a weekly basis, according to the latest data from the ONS. Earlier this week, deputy national clinical director John Harden warned that Scotland could be heading towards a new Covid wave.

Experts believe the three new sub-variants that have recently been discovered are to blame for the increasing number of cases, reports the Mirror.

The World Health Organisation has been researching how they could affect us as initial research suggests they could be more infectious and better at getting around the immune system.Here’s everything you need to know about what the new Omicron sub-variants are and the symptoms to look out for.The three new Omicron sub-variants are known as BA.4, BA.5 and BA.2.12.1.Scientists in South Africa were the first to identify the new BA.4 and BA.5 variants in January and February of this year.Both the BA.4 and BA.5 variants have now been identified among cases in the UK and several other countries.Meanwhile, the BA.2.12.1 was discovered by scientists in the US in April and is thought to have evolved from the earlier BA.2 variant.Experts believe that all three of the new variants could be to blame for a current new wave of Covid in the UK.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the week's must-read stories on Sunday afternoons.Signing up is simple, easy and free.You