OMICRON VARIANT may 'slightly have a different profile from Delta' a health expert claimed, adding the changing nature of the Covid has left them 'surprised'.
An additional 44 COVID-related deaths have also been recorded in the latest 24 hour period, compared to 45 Sunday.Prof Gupta also warned that the rise in Omicron cases and related deaths was a"serious concern".
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