The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging those eligible for free vaccinations to come forward as Covid positivity rates continue to increase and the virus is circulating at "moderate" levels View 3 Images The UKHSA has urged eligible people to get their vaccines as Covid and flu cases are rising (stock) (Image: Getty)

The UK is witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations as new variants make their way into the country, according to recent data. The UK Health Security Agency is urging those who are eligible to arrange free vaccinations in an effort to control the anticipated increase in infection rates this winter. ‌

A novel Covid strain named Stratus, along with its variants XFG and XFG. 3 , is currently circulating in the UK, with XFG.3 responsible for

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