Covid infecting one in 30 in the UK, says ONS
One in 30 in England - up from one in 40 the week beforeOne in 18 in Scotland - up from one in 20
Not all hospital patients testing positive for Covid are being treated for it - some are there for another reason, but it can make their care more difficult.The number of Covid patients in intensive care has reached 211 in England, which is an increase from 111 at the start of June. Health officials are advising anyone aged over 75 who hasn't had a vaccine in the past six months, to get a booster jab to help protect against becoming seriously ill with Covid and ending up in hospital.
"If you have any symptoms of a respiratory infection, and a high temperature or feel unwell, try to stay at home or away from others - especially elderly or vulnerable people," Dr Ramsay said.