UK infections up nearly 30% week-on-week, latest figures show.
The data is collated by testing thousands of people from UK households - whether they have symptoms or not - to estimate how much virus is around.One in 19 in England - up from one in 25 the week beforeOne in 16 in Scotland - up from one in 17
"Rates have continued to increase across the UK and among all age groups. We will continue to closely monitor the data." The rate of admissions stood at 17.9 per 100,000 people in the week ending July 10, according to the UK Health Security Agency .Vaccines are still doing a good job of helping protect people from getting very sick with the virus.
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