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 | Lancashire Times A Voice of the Free Press |
3:32 PM 20th May 2022
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National Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Reports Published
The main points from this week’s national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report are:
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The number of acute respiratory infection incidents (suspected outbreaks) in England was 127 in week 19, compared to 198 in the previous week.
The hospital admission rate for week 19 was 6.81 per 100,000 population, down from 8.35 in the previous week.
Hospital admission rates for COVID-19 were highest in the North East, with a rate of 10.04 per 100,000 population.
The highest hospital admission rates continue to be those aged 85 and over.
Dr Mary Ramsay, Director of Clinical Programmes at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), said:
"Whilst COVID-19 hospital admissions continue to decline it is important that we do not become complacent. If you’ve yet to take up the offer of vaccine or have missed your latest jab please come forward now; vaccines continue to offer the best protection against severe illness.
"If you are in a crowded enclosed space it is sensible to wear a face covering, and remember to keep washing your hands regularly. If you have any symptoms of a respiratory infection, and a high temperature or feel unwell, try to stay at home or away from others – especially elderly or vulnerable people."
"Whilst COVID-19 hospital admissions continue to decline it is important that we do not become complacent. If you’ve yet to take up the offer of vaccine or have missed your latest jab please come forward now; vaccines continue to offer the best protection against severe illness.
"If you are in a crowded enclosed space it is sensible to wear a face covering, and remember to keep washing your hands regularly. If you have any symptoms of a respiratory infection, and a high temperature or feel unwell, try to stay at home or away from others – especially elderly or vulnerable people."