Omicron latest news: Covid cases drop for fifth day as most common symptoms change & lateral flow tests WILL remain free

COVID cases in the UK continues to drop for the fifth day in a row with 97 deaths being recorded. There have been a total of 141,472 cases reported in the UK today after the 146,390 people reported yesterday when Covid deaths passed the grim milestone of 150,000. Lateral flow tests WILL remain free for Brits, despite recent reports that they will be scaled back leading to a barrage of criticism. Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has insisted the tests will still be available to order for free amid suggestions they could be scaled back despite soaring coronavirus cases. The Cabinet… Read Full Article