CNBC News reported. As per the ONS data published on Friday, 1 to 21 people, which is equivalent to 3.28 million, in the UK have been infected with Covid-19 in the week ending March 12.
In the capital city of England, 1 in 20 people or around 2.1 million are projected to be infected with Covid-19 or its variants last week.
This is an increase from the data projected in the week to March 5. Also read: Covid pandemic 'far from over' as stealth Omicron variant drives up cases, WHO says With higher infections, hospitalisations have also increased.
In England last week, 13 per 100,000 people are admitted for Covid-linked health problems. The uptick in Covid cases is being attributed to relaxation in Covid curbs.