- November 4, 2021
Has the winter surge in COVID cases materialised? Some believe it has, making the latest figures on COVID cases and deaths important information.
Travel restrictions have eased and in many ways, life in the UK has returned to ‘normal’, but growing COVID-19 cases are quickly becoming a concern. There have even been calls for the Government to find a ‘Plan B’, as current coronavirus control measures are viewed to be inadequate.
However, an upturn in positive test results could be seen as inevitable during ‘flu season’.
This could be why the Government is currently taking the stance that the data doesn’t suggest a radical change of strategy is needed.
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The main prong of the current approach to controlling the virus is encouraging mask-wearing and distancing in crowded and indoor areas and investing in a robust COVID booster campaign. Eligibility for boosters is 50 years of age, anyone who lives or works in care homes, or health workers.
This show the number of people vaccinated, which is almost 80% of the UK population aged over 12 (86% for the first dose).
For anyone concerned about the COVID-19 winter surge, or interesting in seeing how the current restrictions and infection control systems are working, there is a website with up to date COVID figures.
This show the number of people vaccinated, which is almost 80% of the UK population aged over 12 (86% for the first dose).
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