The UK has reported thousands of new Covid cases, with experts suggesting that a new variant could be behind the spike. In the week leading up to April 30, the most recent data available, there were 1,758 reported new Covid cases in the UK, marking a significant increase from the previous week's figure of 1,451.
The new variants could already be dominant as hospitalisations due to Covid in England have also seen an uptick. A new Covid mutation named FLiRT, which includes strains KP.1.1, KP. 3 and KP.2 of the virus, now accounts for 40% of all cases in the UK.Previously, those who tested positive were required to isolate, with parents and carers advised to keep children off school, and employees having to call in sick. However, currently, there are no Covid-19 restrictions in place in the UK.
Government guidance states: "If you have Covid-19 you should try to stay at home. Most people cannot get free Covid-19 tests. You can buy tests in shops but you cannot report the result to the NHS." NHS advice adds: "Try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you or your child have symptoms and either:
"You can go back to your normal activities when you feel better or do not have a high temperature. If your child has mild symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat or mild cough, and they feel well enough, they can go to school or childcare."
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