Covid levels ‘steadily increasing’ as colder weather arrives | UK | News

NHS Covid, influenza and respiratory synitial (RSV) vaccines are called to appropriate people when infections begin to rise. The UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) said that Covid and flu levels are “continuously increased for several weeks”. The ratio of COVID tests, which are positive, increased from 7.6% to 8.4% in the last week.

Hospitals also increased, but generally remained low levels. UKHSA Advisor Epidemiologist Jamie Lopez Bernal, “Flu and Covid-19 levels are slowly increasing. Although this year expected at this time, it is time to stand out for winter vaccines before they start to see more of these viruses in winter.

“Vaccination offers the best protection against influenza, Covid-19 and RSV, so it is very important to vaccinate appropriate groups.

“If you have influenza or Covid-19 symptoms such as high temperature, cough and tired and painful feeling, try to limit your contact with others, especially those who are vulnerable.

“If you have symptoms and you need to leave the house, we recommend that you need to wear a face covering. Regularly using hand washing and tissues and using garbage boxes can reduce the spread of respiratory diseases.”

As of October 1, vaccinations for pregnant women and millions of children have already begun with appointments for more suitable groups.

People over 65 years of age are suitable for free influenza jabs with long -term health conditions and caregivers.

Covid vaccines are presented to people over 75 years of age with weakened immune systems and residents of care.

A new Covid variant, known as XFG or Stratus in the UK, became dominant. Experts, the previous vaccination should still provide some protection, but this should be filled to maximize the defenses of the body, he said.

Ukhsa also noted that Rinovirüste was a significant increase in colds.

Health officials called everyone to apply food hygiene with regular hand washing and tissue use.