Summary: The UK has experienced a very low level of Covid infections for the past four months, with stable hospital admissions and low community levels. However, new variants are emerging, particularly LP.8.1 and LP.8.1.1, which could potentially cause an increase in cases. It's important to monitor these variants, as well as the re-emergence of Omicron BA.3, to see if they lead to a new wave of infections.
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To summarise, we’ve had by far the quietest Covid winter since the start of the pandemic but there are signs that activity might rise again over the spring and summer. (View Highlight)