Covid infections rise in England ahead of Christmas as flu cases also on increase
According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics a total of 1.4 million people in private households in the UK were likely to test positive for coronavirus in the week to December 9.
READ MORE: Gran at head of family drug ring died after homeowner stabbed her when she stormed his house in terrifying armed attack The ONS estimates give a snapshot of what was happening in the UK at the start of December, when coronavirus was starting to become more prevalent among the population. Sarah Crofts, ONS deputy director for infection survey analysis, said: “Today’s data show that Covid-19 infections have risen for the fourth consecutive week in England, with cases also continuing to rise in Scotland.“Infections have increased among most adults under 70, while secondary school-age children experienced a decrease in infections.However unlike 2020 and 2021 Covid is not the main driver of sickness and hospitalisations this winter. There has also been sharp rise in flu cases.
At the equivalent point last December, the NHS had only two flu patients a day in critical care and 32 in general beds. “NHS services are already under pressure, so it’s more important than ever to get protected with the flu vaccine and help keep yourself out of hospital,” she added.
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