Total Covid-19 infections in the UK have jumped 25% to their highest level since mid-August, though not all parts of the country are currently experiencing a rise, new figures show. There has also been a “marked” rise in infection levels among over-70s. Sarah Crofts, ONS deputy director of the Covid-19 infection survey, said: “Infections have continued to increase in England, reaching levels last seen in mid-August. (PA Graphics)The figures come as the number of hospital patients in England testing positive for Covid-19 continues to climb. Scotland and Wales are both seeing an increase in Covid-19 patients, while in Northern Ireland the recent fall in numbers has levelled off.

Source: The Herald October 07, 2022 13:03 UTC