UK Covid Infections Rise By A Million In One Week

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These rates were for all countries:

• England: 6.4%, an increase of 4.9% from last week. This is approximately one in sixteen people.
• Wales: 6.4%, an increase of 4.1% from last week. This is approximately one in sixteen people.
• Northern Ireland: 5.9%, down to 7.1% last week – approximately one in 17
• Scotland: 9%, an increase of 7.15% from last week. This is approximately one in eleven people.

Experts say that the UK is facing a high level of infection and can expect Covid hospitalizations. However, vaccines are still effective in preventing severe cases.