The latest data published by the UK’s Office of National Statistics on 5th August 2022 states that:
The percentage of people testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) continued to decrease in England, Wales, and Scotland in the latest week (ending 26 July 2022). In Northern Ireland, the trend remained uncertain in the latest week.
- England: 1 in 25
- Scotland: 1 in 20
- Wales: 1 in 30
- Northern Ireland: 1 in 17
The number of people reported with symptoms of long Covid – 4 months after having contracted the virus – in the UK is 1.8 million. This has huge implications for the economy. 1.8 Million People in UK Struggling with Long Covid
Deaths related to Covid increased in the UK in the latest reporting period.
There were 864 deaths involving COVID-19 registered in the week ending 22 July 2022 in the UK, an increase from 696 in the previous week. This accounted for 6.9% of all deaths in the latest week, an increase from 5.8% in the previous week.
This brings the total number of people in the UK who have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid to 200,137
See also: #Covid Related Deaths in Scotland: Weekly Update
Trade unions in England have written to the UK Government over precautions which should be in place in schools to limit the transmission of Covid within those settings.
Use ‘Covid sense’ to help protect yourself and others:
- get your vaccine when offered to ensure you are fully protected
- stay at home if you’re unwell with symptoms or have a fever
- open windows when socialising indoors
- wear a face covering in indoor public places and on public transport
- wash your hands to protect yourself
Care for yourself and others to help slow down the spread of the virus and reduce pressure on our health services.
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