Sign up for the latest and Northeast updates straight to your inbox
We have newsletters
Coronavirus infections in the UK have risen by 31% in just ten days, according to the most recent official knowledge, with most of the country recording stable levels of virus.
Experts warn in turn that it is frequent in the elderly population.
The MEN reports that around 1. 7 million citizens of personal families across the country likely tested positive for the virus between September 23 and October 3, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Read more: Covid vaccine stockpiles have been open for over 50 years to get an autumn booster
This figure is up from 1. 3 million in the previous survey, which covered the period from 18 to 26 September. , or about one in 25, the ONS said.
The total number of infections in the UK is the highest since last July; however, it is still down from the 3. 8 million weekly infections in early July, at the height of the wave caused by the Omicron BA. 4/BA. 5 sub-variants of the virus, according to the Zoe Fitness Study. , the main symptoms to watch out for might now have changed.
While previous knowledge suggested that a sore throat is the most frequent sign of covid, other symptoms now seem to be more prevalent in most cases. At the beginning of the pandemic, others were asked to watch out for fever and loss of smell and taste. But as new variants appeared, the telltale symptoms of the infection changed.
These are the symptoms you want to be aware of.
According to Zoe’s Health Study, the most common symptoms in other people who received one or more doses of a covid vaccine are now a runny nose and headache. In recent weeks, a sore throat and cough were the most common symptoms. of Covid, however, it turns out that other symptoms are now more prevalent.
The most common symptoms in other fully vaccinated people are:
Data suggests that people who are not vaccinated are more likely to have a sore throat as a key indicator of Covid. a common symptom of Covid, but now ranks lower on the list of the most common symptoms in vaccinated people, as does anosmia, which is a loss of smell.
Similarly, fewer people than before suffer shortness of breath with Covid.
According to Zoe’s study, other people who were vaccinated and then tested positive for covid are more likely to report sneezing as a symptom than those who didn’t get an injection.
Commenting on the most recent infection data, Sarah Crofts, ONS deputy director for the Covid-19 infection survey, said: “Infections have risen again across much of the UK, following the trend of stable increases seen in recent weeks, Scotland and the North East of England have noticed dubious trends over the past week.
“We have also noticed a noticeable increase in infections among older teams in England and Wales, highlighting once again the need for close surveillance as we move through the colder months. “
Dr Mary Ramsay, director of public health programmes at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), added: “We are seeing a sustained increase in covid-19 cases and hospitalisation rates, so we continue to urge other vaccine-eligible people to come. “Go ahead, either a first dose or a booster.
“Vaccines are the most productive coverage against serious illness and hospitalizations this winter and it’s never too late to take your first dose.
“If you are not feeling well or have symptoms of a respiratory infection, it is especially important to contact the elderly or those who are more likely to suffer from a serious illness due to their persistent physical condition. “
Read next:
The Northeast is the region most affected by the increase in Covid
Latest regulations in Spain Covid with restrictions still in place before midterm holidays
NHS staffing crisis: lack of experts means ‘turnover gaps’ can be filled through specialist nurses in Newcastle
Northeast fitness chiefs ‘expect’ Covid to spread this winter, as report shows rate since August