Covid-19: after the lifting of restrictions in England, the virus regains ground
Coronavirus cases have been rising steadily since late February. Period when the country’s health restrictions were lifted.
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Information does not make headlines. The British have other concerns, including the upcoming 50% hike in their energy bill on April 2. But the curve of Covid cases leaves no doubt that cases have started to rise again since the end of February.
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According to the most recent government figures, almost 400,000 cases were recorded between March 5 and March 11 in the United Kingdom, a jump of 56% compared to the previous week. During the same period, the number of hospitalized patients also increased (+17%) while the number of deaths only increased slightly (+3%).
The React study conducted by Imperial College London between February 8 and March 1 also confirms an increase in cases, particularly among those over 55. Researchers are concerned about this resurgence of cases among seniors, who are more vulnerable to Covid.
A record high in London
Scientists put this resurgence of the epidemic on the account of the lifting…
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