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Flu and Covid levels are rising: what does it mean for Christmas in the UK?
news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · Sunday, 17 December - 11:00
Figures show a sharp rise in flu infections and hospital admissions in England in the past week
Up and down the country people are looking forward to gathering for Christmas, but it appears many may end up with an unwanted gift: flu.
According to data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), there has been a sharp increase in flu levels in England, with analysis of the latest data from sentinel laboratories – based on samples collected from primary and secondary care – revealing a rise in influenza positivity from 2.4% to 5.6% in the space of a week.
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