More than 2million Brits have tested positive for Covid-19 in one week, which is the highest level since July, figures indicate.
According to the latest data from ONS, Covid cases increased by 15% in the week ending October 10 compared to the previous week.
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This comes as scientists warned of a so-called ‘swarm’ of Omicron strains that could threaten winter.
The infection survey data, however, is not up to par. Zoe Symptom trackerThis shows that cases are already falling.
According to the tracker, around one in 21 people in the UK have the bug – with numbers now also falling in the youngest age groups.
ZOE experts revealed that the current number of infections is currently estimated at 209,243, a drop from 235,829 last Wednesday.
According to medics, the decrease in cases indicates that the current wave is over.
The rates of infections seem to have declined in all age groups with the greatest declines in those aged between 0-17 years.
NHS England also released data this week showing a slower rate of hospital admissions.
The latest Covid wave cases have not reached the same highs as those at the peak of the pandemic. T
This is due to the millions of people who have been vaccinated or boosted against the disease.
If you’ve had the virus before, then you might think you’d know exactly what to look out for.
The symptoms have also changed as strains evolved and changed in the last two decades.
Themost recent datafrom the ZOE Symptom Tracker app states that there are 20 symptoms Brits should be on the lookout for.
This data includes all Brits who have recorded their symptoms using the app, regardless how many jabs they’ve had.
- Sore throat – 63.55 per cent
- Runny nose – 53.04 per cent
- Headache – 53.02 per cent
- Blocked nose – 52.47 per cent
- No phlegm, cough no – 52.06 percent
- Sneezing – 47.02 per cent
- Cough with phlegm 45.79%
- Hoarse voice – 43.86 per cent
- Muscle pain aches – 29.46 per cent
- Fatigue – 22.97 per cent
- Dizzy light headed – 21.11 percent
- Altered smell – 19.82 percent
- Swollen neck glands – 17.72 per cent
- Eye irritation – 16.41 percent
- The 16.26 Percent of tightness in the chest is called “chest pain”.
- Breathing problems – 15.9 percent
- Loss of smell – 14.45 per cent
- Earache – 13.96 per cent
- Chills or shivers: 12.98%
- Joint pain shoulders – 11.08 Percent
Central Recorder’s interactive Covid hotspots Map will show you how your area is affected.