National flu and COVID-19 surveillance reports published

National flu and COVID-19 surveillance reports published In week 6, swab positivity for flu decreased to 2.0% compared to 2.8% in week 5, with the highest positivity seen in those aged 15 to 44 years at 4.8%, a decrease from 5.2% in week 5.

Hospital admission rates decreased in the last week and have returned to the baseline activity range. Influenza ICU admissions slightly decreased in week 6 and remained within the baseline range of activity. UK Health Security Agency