In fact, Cignpost Diagnostics data show that people are positive for 10 days or more right now, instead of six or seven days at the start of the Omicron wave. Further data released by the United Kingdom Health Insurance Agency (UHSA) on Friday, April 8 found that the XE variant is spreading almost 21 percent faster than BA.2, although Mr Kinane said this was to be expected given the transmissibility of this Omicron hybrid. He added: “It is important for the authorities to be able to monitor and respond appropriately to any increase in COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom. “Therefore, the authorities must remain vigilant, like the public, and adhere to sensible public health measures in crowded areas.”
