COVID-19 2023 Mid-year Update

COVID-19 2023 Mid-year Update:

As of the mid-year update in 2023, the United Kingdom has witnessed a significant drop in the number of COVID-19 infections. In the week ending on July 20th, 2022, approximately 3.2 million people in the UK were infected with the coronavirus. While this number may seem discouraging, it represents a decrease of more than half a million people compared to the previous week (July 13th). This decline indicates that the latest wave, fueled by fast-spreading subvariants of Omicron (BA.4 and BA.5), has likely reached its peak.

It's important to note that over 183,000 people had passed away within 28 days of testing positive for COVID-19 in the UK. However, the number of people with COVID-19 mentioned on their death certificates exceeded 199,000. These figures demonstrate the severe impact of the pandemic on public health.

Encouragingly, the COVID-19 vaccination program in the UK has made significant progress. It has reached nine out of 10 people aged 12 and over with at least one dose of the vaccine. This widespread vaccination coverage plays a crucial role in mitigating the transmission and severity of the virus.

Please note that the information provided is based on the mid-year update for 2023. For the most recent and up-to-date COVID-19 data, it is recommended to refer to official government sources or reputable health organizations.

References: England Summary | Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK. Available at: 
https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/