Covid hospitalisations rise by nearly 20% in a week in England

Covid hospitalisations rise by nearly 20% in a week in England People urged to get a Covid booster jab if eligible and to stay at home if ill as number of positive tests and patients admitted to hospital on the rise

Coronavirus cases and hospitalisations are rising once again in England after declining since early July, data suggests, with experts warning people should stay at home if ill and get a Covid booster if eligible.

According to the latest figures on the government coronavirus dashboard, both the number of cases detected through mass community testing, and patients admitted to hospital with Covid have risen in the past seven days, suggesting the country could be facing a resurgence of the virus. The Guardian

See also: 

• National flu and COVID-19 surveillance reports published UK Health Security Agency
• Covid cases rise sharply after six-week decline, according to Zoe app Evening Standard
• One in six over-80s in England have had Covid autumn booster jab The Independent
• Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it The Independent
• Covid may cause long-term brain injury, study finds The Independent
• Long-term neurologic outcomes of COVID-19 (open access) Nature Medicine