🦠1,483,797 People are currently predicted to have symptomatic COVID in the UK; from @Join_ZOE Health Study reports.
Updated 1 April, 5am.
@ONS should still be providing its weekly reports, without an 'early warning' system, we are unprepared for what lies ahead.
#COVIDisAirborne
#COVID reinfection can be problematic: doi.org/10.1038/s41591… @NatureMedicine 'Each subsequent COVID infection increases risk of developing chronic health issues like diabetes, and organ failure...' @zalaly @BCBowe @Biostayan @AmerMedicalAssn @tweetrambod
ama-assn.org/delivering-car…
'Study of 5,819,264 people, [443,588 with a first infection, 40,947 with reinfection...] compared to those with no reinfection, those who had reinfection exhibited increased risks of all-cause mortality, hospitalization & several prespecified outcomes'. @zalaly @BCBowe @Biostayan
'The [study] findings highlight the clinical consequences of reinfection and emphasize the importance of preventing reinfection by #SARSCoV2.' @NatureMedicine @zalaly @BCBowe @Biostayan @AmerMedicalAssn
🦠Another reason why governments should not allow unfettered transmission...
'Estimates that >half a billion people globally have been infected with #SARSCoV2 at least once. For the large and growing number of people who encountered a first infection, the question of whether a second infection carries additional risks is important'.nature.com/articles/s4159…
'Reinfection further increases risks of all-cause mortality & adverse health outcomes in acute & post-acute phases of reinfection', so for those already infected once, continued vigilance to reduce risk of reinfection may be important to lessen the overall risk to one’s health'.
Seems reasonable to suggest that it is likely that #SARSCoV2 'will continue to mutate and remain a threat for years if not decades, leading to the emergence of new #variants or #subvariants that might be more immune-evasive...' 1/n
@NatureMedicine @zalaly @BCBowe @Biostayan
'...and given reinfections are occurring and might continue to occur due to emerging #SARSCoV2 variants at scale in many countries across the globe,...'
@NatureMedicine @zalaly @BCBowe @Biostayan
2/n
nature.com/articles/s4159…
'...and given that reinfection contributes nontrivial health risk both in the acute and post-acute phases,...' @NatureMedicine @zalaly @BCBowe @Biostayan
3/n
nature.com/articles/s4159…
'A strategy leading to more durable vaccines, covering a range of variants, reduce transmission (& reduce risk of infection & reinfection) & reduce both acute & long-term consequences in people who get infected or reinfected is urgently needed'. @NatureMedicine @zalaly et al 4/n
🦠1,483,797 People are currently predicted to have symptomatic COVID in the UK.
@Join_ZOE reports: 1 April, 5am.
@ONS should still be providing its weekly reports, without an 'early warning' system, we are unprepared for what lies ahead. #COVIDisAirborne
📈#LongCovid risks.

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#LongCOVID is an emerging phenomenon that is not yet fully understood. These are Experimental Statistics. Estimates currently under development, and may change as scientific understanding of long COVID improves. @ONS advise caution when using the data.’

ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…
‘Prevalence of ongoing symptoms following coronavirus (COVID-19) infection: 30 Mar 2023.
Estimates of the prevalence of self-reported long COVID and associated activity limitation, using UK @ONS Infection Survey data covering the 4 weeks to 5 Mar 2023.’

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Outdoor exposure to air pollution contributes to 26 000 to 38 000 deaths a year in the UK'.
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'Daughter of a Jewish refugee, who came to the UK from Hungary in the 1930s, has delivered a letter to @GaryLineker's home – thanking him for his stance on immigration policy.'

Absolutely!

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In October 1939, Poland’s western territories were incorporated into the 3rd Reich. Oświęcim, with neighbouring settlements, became part of Bielsko District in the Katowice Division of the Silesia Province. Some of my family here imprisoned in Auschwitz.
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In October 1939, Poland’s western territories were incorporated into the 3rd Reich. Oświęcim, with neighbouring settlements, became part of Bielsko District in the Katowice Division of the Silesia Province. Some of my family were imprisoned in Auschwitz and Ravensbrück.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey, UK: 10 March 2023, @ONS.
Estimated number testing positive for #COVID19 [UK🇬🇧] was 1,552,700, according to latest @ONS Infection Survey, report on 10 March 2023 [for week ending 28 Feb 2023].
🚨UK govt plans to 'pause' these vital reports.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey, UK: 10 Mar 2023, @ONS.
'In week ending 28 Feb 2023, % testing positive increased in the N. East & W. Midlands. In the E. Midlands, E. of England, and London % testing positive increased in 2 weeks up to 28 Feb 2023...' Others: 'uncertain'.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey, UK: 10 Mar 2023, @ONS.
'In week ending 28 Feb 2023, % testing positive in England increased for those aged 70yrs and over; for people aged 25-34yrs, % testing positive increased in the 2 weeks up to 28 Feb 2023...' Others varied see below:
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Meanwhile, latest England Covid data were published this evening.
🏥6,288 Covid-19 patients were admitted in the last 7 days (28 Feb-6 Mar 2023).
📈Up 377 or 6.4% from the previous 7 days (21 Feb-28 Feb 2023).
📈1,039 of these patients were admitted on 6 Mar highest since 29 Dec. Image
Source of this data and chart:
England Summary
'The official UK government website for data and insights on coronavirus (COVID-19).'
Last updated on Thu, 9 Mar 2023 at 5:57pm.

coronavirus.data.gov.uk
Government 'pausing' @ONS #Covid Infection Survey – regarded globally as 'THE GOLD STANDARD' for surveillance of the virus.
WHY? #CovidIsNotOver, and this reputable source, independently, and objectively, 'speaks truth to power'.
Perhaps that's the issue?
inews.co.uk/news/politics/…
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#Covid UK latest:
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🦠1,504,600 @ONS w/ending 21 Feb 2023
🏥Each new wave means a further wave of hospitalisations, then a wave of deaths. NHS at breaking point, those becoming unwell diverting vital services... Image
#SARSCoV2 variants in analysed sequences.
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'The number of analysed sequences in the preceding two weeks that correspond to each variant group. This number may not reflect the complete breakdown of cases since only a fraction of all cases are sequenced.' Image
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Report: bbc.co.uk/news/health-64… @BBCNews Image
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