During the second wave, which began last September, cases were highest among Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian and black adults. Infection rates were lower in routine occupations such as cleaners, labourers, bus and lorry drivers — a reversal of the trend seen in January. But in the third wave, rates are highest among lower managerial, administrative or professional occupation (229) or intermediate role (228). But during the third wave, between May 23 and July 25, coronavirus infection rates were highest among office-based jobs. The ONS data also that cities have consistently recorded higher Covid infection rates than rural areas during the second and third waves.

Source: The Nation September 20, 2021 17:03 UTC