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Jul 2, 2021, 5 tweets

#COVID19 infection rates have increased in England, Wales and Scotland, with rates similar to those last seen in February 2021.

These changes are mostly driven by a large increase in the number of cases compatible with the Delta variant ow.ly/czag50FntMa

#COVID19 cases compatible with the Delta variant have increased across England, Wales and Scotland where this variant continues to be dominant.

In Northern Ireland the trend is uncertain ow.ly/fMZt50FntNN

#COVID19 infections have increased across most regions in England, with the highest rates of positive cases in the North East and North West ow.ly/Tn1I50FntQr

Commenting on today’s results, Sarah Crofts, Head of Analytical Outputs for the #COVID19 Infection Survey, said:

According to our #COVID19 latest insights, hospital admissions remained similar in the week ending 26 June 2021.

Registered deaths involving COVID-19 increased in the week ending 18 June ow.ly/cmVO50Fnyou

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