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Covid Hospitalizations Surge Amid New XEC Variant SpreadHospital admissions rose to 4.55 per 100,000, with seniors 85+ facing rates above 52 per 100,000 amid rising UK infections.
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- Covid-19 cases in the UK are increasing due to emerging variants such as XEC, accompanied by a rise in hospital admissions.
- The North East reports the highest admission rate at 8.12 per 100,000, with seniors aged 85 and older experiencing a significant surge.
- Health authorities recommend vaccinations against Covid-19, flu, and RSV to strengthen protection during the upcoming winter months.
- Those exhibiting symptoms are advised to limit contact and stay home to prevent further transmission of the virus.
As winter approaches, we expect flu and RSV to increasingly circulate too, so if you're eligible to get vaccinated against the three main winter threats – COVID-19, flu and RSV – now is the time to take them up and get winter strong.— Dr Jamie Lopez Bernal, leading Consultant Epidemiologist at UKHSA
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