Amal Allam wrote Tuesday, October 17, 2023 01:40 PM
The UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA) has warned of a further increase in coronavirus cases as winter approaches. Monitoring this week indicates a slight increase in coronavirus infection rates. As we enter the colder months and people begin to socialize more indoors, we can expect… Seeing more increases in Corona alongside the usual increases seen in other winter respiratory diseases, according to the Times of India website.
Dr Mary Ramsay, director of public health programs at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), said that with viruses such as influenza, the number of coronavirus cases in the UK has risen.
According to data released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA), a total of 12% of 3,848 respiratory samples were positive for the coronavirus. It also said that the hospitalization rate due to the coronavirus rose to 6.13 per 100,000 population, up from 4.36 per 100,000. .
This indicates the beginning of the winter wave of the Corona virus..
According to the agency, “It is now clear that we are witnessing an increase that could indicate the beginning of the expected winter wave of Corona, so it is time to enhance your protection with a vaccine if you are eligible for it. Cases have begun to rise and Dr. Ramsay said that hospitalizations are increasing among older age groups.” He added, “In the coming weeks, the dual threat of low immunity and the Corona virus could impose additional pressure on health services.”
Warning from the Health Security Agency
The UK’s Health Security Agency is urging people to stay at home if they have been exposed to the disease, and to avoid contact with vulnerable people.
Dr Ramsay said: “While coronavirus and influenza can be mild infections for many, we must not forget that they can cause severe illness or even death for the most vulnerable people in our communities.”
New subvariants of a variable are now propagated Omicron Omicron for Pirula and Eris coronaviruses, which are said to be more contagious than others, are currently in the UK, US, South Africa, Canada and others; They were first identified in Israel and Denmark.
2023-10-17 10:40:00
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