Reference:
UK Health Security Agency. (2022). Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report: week 5 report (up to week 4 data).
Summary:
The UK Health Security Agency’s report for Week 5 of 2022 highlights a decrease in COVID-19 activity in England during Week 4, with reductions in case rates across various demographics. While positive rates for COVID-19 declined slightly, influenza activity remained low, with a positivity of only 0.4%. The data also indicated that COVID-19 hospitalisations decreased, and death rates with COVID-19 showed a
downward trend. Vaccination uptake was reported at 69.2% for the first dose and 64.2% for the second dose, with over 80% uptake in individuals aged over 60 for the third dose. Surveillance data highlighted the ongoing monitoring of respiratory viruses, including low levels of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and an increase in rhinovirus positivity to 12.9%. The report serves as a crucial tool for
understanding trends in respiratory infections, informing public health responses.