BBCNEWS BBC News at One March 25, 2022 13:24:00
And theyjust keep rising, it seems. absolutely, jane. no sign of this covid wave abating yet. last week it was estimated 4.3 million people almost had covid across the uk, that's up 1,000,001 week, and a near—record number. 0ne that's up 1,000,001 week, and a near—record number. one in 16 in london and wales, one in 11 in scotland, down slightly in northern ireland, one in 17. it is being driven by this more infectious sub—variant of 0micron ba.2 and the lifting of restrictions, less working from home, so more chances for the virus to spread and infect people. most people will have a mil...