National Flu And Covid-19 Surveillance Reports Published

23rd June 2023

Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.

This fortnightly flu and COVID-19 report brings together the latest surveillance data along with the latest public health advice.

COVID-19 surveillance up until end of week 24

COVID-19 case rates have continued to decrease this week. Of 5,708 respiratory specimens reported through the Respiratory DataMart System, 4.2% were identified as COVID-19.

The overall COVID-19 hospital admission rate for week 24 was 2.03 per 100,000 population, a decrease from 2.3 per 100,000 the previous week.

Those aged 85 years and over continue to have the highest hospital admission rates, though these have continued to decline this week to 22.4 per 100,000 from 27.5 per 100,000 the previous week. Admission rates among those aged 75 to 84 years have declined to 10.06 per 100,000 from 10.3 the previous week.

ICU admission rates continue to decrease to 0.07 compared to 0.09 in week 23.

Dr Mary Ramsay, Head of Immunisation at UKHSA, said, "While COVID-19 rates continue to be low, the virus is still in circulation. Those who are older or immunosuppressed are still at higher risk of being admitted to hospital.

Everyone aged 75 and over, and those aged 5 and over with weakened immune systems, can top up their immunity with a spring booster. As we approach the final days of June, remember that the booster offer will close at the end of this month. There are still a few days left to book your booster through NHS online or by calling 119.