Flu and COVID-19 surveillance report published
7 November 2024
The latest COVID-19 and flu surveillance report has been published by GOV.UK. The report provides an overview of the latest data on COVID-19 and flu activity in the UK.
Key findings
- COVID-19 cases are decreasing. The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in the UK has decreased by 20% in the past week.
- Hospital admissions for COVID-19 are also decreasing. The number of people being admitted to hospital with COVID-19 has decreased by 15% in the past week.
- Deaths from COVID-19 are decreasing. The number of people dying from COVID-19 in the UK has decreased by 10% in the past week.
- Flu cases are increasing. The number of people testing positive for flu in the UK has increased by 10% in the past week.
- Hospital admissions for flu are increasing. The number of people being admitted to hospital with flu has increased by 5% in the past week.
- Deaths from flu are increasing. The number of people dying from flu in the UK has increased by 5% in the past week.
What does this mean for you?
The decrease in COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths is good news. However, it is important to remember that COVID-19 is still circulating in the UK and can still cause serious illness. It is important to stay up to date with your vaccinations and to follow the latest public health advice.
The increase in flu cases, hospital admissions and deaths is a reminder that flu is a serious illness. It is important to get your flu vaccine every year to protect yourself from the flu.
What is the government doing?
The government is taking a number of steps to protect the public from COVID-19 and flu, including:
- Offering free COVID-19 and flu vaccines to all eligible people
- Providing guidance on how to stay safe from COVID-19 and flu
- Monitoring the latest data on COVID-19 and flu activity
- Working with the NHS to ensure that the health service is prepared for a possible surge in cases of COVID-19 and flu
Further information
For more information on COVID-19, please visit the GOV.UK website.
For more information on flu, please visit the NHS website.
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