Figure exceeds previous peak of 68,053 on 8 January, as Omicron variant continues its rapid spread
Covid cases in the UK have reached record levels, with 78,610 new cases reported on Wednesday, as the Omicron variant continues its rapid spread.
The figure surpasses the previous peak in UK cases – infections that are picked up through testing – of 68,053 reported on 8 January this year.
