direct to your inboxThere are some differences in symptoms of the new UK coronavirus variant, new data suggests.People infected with the new variant, that was first detected in the south east of England, are less likely to report a loss of taste and smell.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the symptoms were “significantly less common” in patients who tested positive for the new variant compared to those with other variants of Covid-19.Meanwhile common flu symptoms are more prevalent in the new variant, with the largest differences for cough, sore throat, fatigue, myalgia (muscle pain) and fever.The ONS added: “There is no evidence of difference in the gastrointestinal symptoms, shortness of breath or headaches.”The data also.