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 | Lancashire Times A Voice of the Free Press |
7:36 PM 24th June 2021
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Weekly National Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Reports Published - 24 June 2021
The number of acute respiratory infection incidents (suspected outbreaks) in England was 386 in week 24, compared to 327 in the previous week.
Case rates rose in all age groups – the biggest increases were seen in younger age groups with those over 60 seeing only slight increases.
Case rates continued to be highest in those aged 20 to 29, with a rate of 267.9 per 100,000 population.
The lowest case rates were in those aged 80 and above, with a rate of 11.8 per 100,000 population.
Case rates per 100,000 increased across all regions.
Case rates per 100,000 remained highest in the North West at 238.9.
Case rates per 100,000 were lowest in the east of England, with a rate of 46.9.
Seroprevalence data indicates around 82.0% of the population have antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 from either infection or vaccination, compared to 15.3% from infection alone.
The hospital admission rate for COVID-19 has risen – it was 1.86 per 100,000 in week 24, compared to 1.56 per 100,000 in the previous week.
Hospital admission rates for COVID-19 were highest in the North West, with a rate of 3.39.
The highest hospital admission rates continue to be those aged 85 and above.
Dr Yvonne Doyle, Medical Director of Public Health England, said:
"Cases continue to rise across the country, with the largest case rates in those aged 20 to 29. While many of us are enjoying the relaxation of restrictions and events as summer begins, we all need to help control infections.
"The easiest way to do this is by getting both doses of the vaccine as soon as you are offered, remind ourselves it is safer to mix outside, keep our distance where possible and wear a face covering when required."
"Cases continue to rise across the country, with the largest case rates in those aged 20 to 29. While many of us are enjoying the relaxation of restrictions and events as summer begins, we all need to help control infections.
"The easiest way to do this is by getting both doses of the vaccine as soon as you are offered, remind ourselves it is safer to mix outside, keep our distance where possible and wear a face covering when required."