A top doctor has spoken about the different viruses hitting thousands across the UK - with a 'vital' piece of advice which people can do to ease their symptoms.
There have been rising cases over the past few weeks of the new XEC coronavirus variant, with Covid-19 incidence going up on 'most indicators'.
The most recent data from the UK Health Security Agency revealed last week that hospitalisations have jumped to 4.55 per 100,000, a spike from the previous seven days rate of 3.72 per 100,000.
Those aged 85 and older face an even more alarming admission rate surge, reaching 52.48 per 100,000 as opposed to 40.39 the prior week.