▪ COVID-19 Surveillance Data (from UKHSA) ▪

• COVID-19 activity decreased across most indicators and was circulating at baseline levels
• COVID-19 hospitalisations decreased to 2.16 per 100,000 compared to 2.74 per 100,000 in the previous week
• COVID-19 ICU admissions remained stable at 0.06 per 100,000 compared with 0.10 per 100,000 in the previous week
• there were 12 COVID-19 acute respiratory incidents reported in week 45
• the highest hospital admission rate was in the North-East at 3.94 per 100,000, decreasing from 6.17 per 100,000 in the previous week
• those aged 85 years and over had the highest hospital admission rate, which decreased to 21.60 per 100,000 compared with 32.28 in the previous week
• up to the end of week 45, 19.7% of those under 65 years in a clinical risk group and 51.9% of all people aged over 65 years old, who are living and resident in England had been vaccinated with an Autumn 2024 booster dose
• due to a data processing issue, the COVID-19 positivity section has not been updated this week, and will be updated in upcoming reports

▪ SUMMARY ▪

This week’s COVID-19 report shows infection levels declining in England, with low levels in Scotland, moderately high levels in Wales, and stable low levels in Northern Ireland. Deaths have slightly decreased but remain high. Hospitalisations and acute respiratory incidents have reduced, while ICU admissions remained stable. Vaccination uptake continues among vulnerable groups and older adults.

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