Corona Virus: Half a million new infections were recorded in Britain

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Corona virus infections are rising again in Britain, according to data from the Office for National Statistics.

The number of infected people is currently estimated at 2.3 million people, which means that one in every 30 people is infected with the virus, and this means a 32 percent increase in cases.

This marked increase in infection numbers is caused by two new Omicron mutant BA.4 and BA.5.

A person can become infected even if they have been infected before, but the vaccine protects against severe symptoms of the disease.

The Office for National Statistics estimates that the number of cases in the week ending June 24 is as follows:

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*One in every 30 people in England

*One in every 30 people in Wales

*One in 25 people in Northern Ireland.

1 in 18 people in Scotland

Sarah Crafts, from the Office for National Statistics, said: "We've seen an uptick in cases across the UK with half a million new infections, possibly due to the increased prevalence of BA.4 and BA.5 cases.

In analyzing the situation in England, it became clear that cases of infection are increasing in all regions and all age groups.