Covid-19 infections have declined in all 4 UK countries for the first time in 3 months, according to new evidence, the most recent wave of the virus has peaked.
The number of hospitals also continues to decline across the country, with fitness experts praising the fall recovery campaign for helping save the highest grades of serious illness.
The total number of other people in private families in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus was 1. 5 million in the week to November 1, down 18% from 1. 9 million last week, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The existing wave appears to have peaked at just over two million infections through mid-October, well below the peak of nearly 4 million reached in early July, the wave caused by the Omicron BA. 4/BA. 5 variants of the virus. .
A set of Omicron variants were to blame for the latest wave, all of which are being monitored for possible immediate spread, none of which have yet been designated as variants of concern.
Sarah Crofts, the ONS’s deputy director for the Covid-19 infections survey, said the new figures showed the scenario across the UK was “generally positive”, with infections falling in each and every country for the first time in 10 weeks.
“Infections have fallen across all age teams in England, adding those over 70, who are still among the highs infected. “
“There has also been a reduction in infections among older people in Wales, the trend is doubtful in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
“We will continue to monitor knowledge as we get through the winter. “
In England, the number of other people who tested positive for coronavirus in the week to Nov. 1 was 1. 3 million, or about one in 40 people, compared with 1. 6 million last week, or one in 35.
This is the week in a row in which England has recorded a decline.
Wales saw its third consecutive weekly decline, with infections now at 72,400, the equivalent of one in 40 people, compared with 77,500, which is also one in 40.
In Northern Ireland, the most recent estimate of infections is 39,900, or one in forty-five people, well below 61,200, or one in 30.
Infections in Scotland drop to 107,300, or one in 50 people, from 141,400, or one in 35.
Scotland now has the lowest virus of the 4 British countries.
The proportion of over-70s in England have likely had COVID-19 in the week to Nov. 1 3. 0%, or about one in 35 people, the ONS said.
This is followed by the highest rates among people aged 50 to 69, at 2. 9%, which is also one in 35.
Infection levels have fallen in all regions of eastern and north-east England.
The ONS Infection Survey is the most reliable measure of coronavirus prevalence and is in a pattern of family swab testing across the UK.
But there is a delay in data reporting, due to the time required for the survey.
The most recent figures show that the number of other people hospitalized with covid-19 has been reduced for several weeks.
A total of 5,647 patients who were tested for coronavirus were hospitalised in England on November 9, down 23% from last week and down 47% from the recent peak of 10,688 in mid-October.
The number in England has now fallen 23 days in a row.
Earlier this year, the number of patients exceeded 14,000 at the height of the BA. 4/BA. 5 wave, but well below the numbers seen in the first waves of the pandemic.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland report a decrease in the number of covid-19 patients after a small increase in October.
Dr Mary Ramsay, director of public health programmes at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), said: “It is encouraging that Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations continue to fall across the UK.
“That’s how effective the vaccination program continues to be and we thank everyone who has come forward for their latest vaccination so far.
“However, it remains important that anyone who hasn’t had their retirement this fall does so as soon as possible. Vaccination remains the most productive way for you, your circle of family and the NHS, especially as winter approaches.
Around three-quarters (75. 4%) of other people over 80 in England have now probably received an autumn booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, as well as a proportion (76. 2%) of older people aged 75 to 79.
The recall aims to increase coverage against serious illnesses in new waves of viruses.
Data from the UKHSA, which covers vaccines through Nov. 6, also shows that 72. 9% of people aged 70 to 74 would have received the booster, as well as 65. 2% of other seniors aged 65 to 69.
Anyone over the age of 50 can schedule a recall appointment, as long as they received their vaccine at least 3 months ago.
Dosages are also available for physical care and number one care workers, pregnant women and others with weakened immune systems.
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