Omicron subvariants called BA. 4 and BA. 5. The latest Government data reports a 26. 5 percent rise in Covid cases in the week leading up to 1 July.
As jabbed people can also be struck down by the infection, it's important to be aware of the signs, including an "early" symptom.
The Zoe Covid Study app reports that one "early" symptom seen in ill patients is a sore throat. What's more, this painful sign can also target those who've had their jabs.
Zoe explains: "Even though a sore throat is a less well-known symptom of COVID-19, it's an early sign of the disease and reasonably common in children and adults up to the age of 65. "It also reports that this symptom was seen in 69 percent of their contributors. READ MORE: Lung cancer: Expert warns of risk factor in your home that many people are 'unaware of'LinkThe study app asks its users to log on information about their symptoms when they are positive for coronavirus, which allows the researchers to identify the common signs.