Coronavirus Update: Worried about summer chaos, hundreds of thousands of people are forced to self-quarantine because of “urgent need to fix ventilation”

A new investigation shows that most people who have been exposed to positive Covid-19 cases are continuing to follow the rules of self-isolation.

Nearly nine in ten (89%) respondents stated that they fully complied with the self-isolation requirement for the entire 10-day period stipulated by the law.

The survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (ONS) covers the period from June 28 to July 3 and is based on a small sample of 990 people in England.

The previous survey found that the situation of fully complying with the self-isolation rules was similar, 87% between June 1st and 5th, and 93% between May 4th and 8th.

According to the latest data from the Department of Public Health of the United Kingdom, a total of 253,049 confirmed and probable cases of Covid-19 Delta variants have been confirmed in the United Kingdom – an increase of 36,800 or 17% from the 216,249 cases in the previous week.

Of the 253,049 cases, 209,926 were in England, 32,708 were in Scotland, 5,601 were in Wales, and 4,814 were in Northern Ireland.

The Delta variant continues to account for approximately 99% of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK.

In response to the latest data on the Delta variant, Dr. Jenny Harris, Chief Executive Officer of the UK Health and Security Agency, said: “The case rate is still high and rising, but it is encouraging that the increase in cases still does not appear to be related to hospitalization and hospitalization. There has been a similar increase in the death toll.

“This is a testament to the continued success of the vaccination program in reducing the incidence of serious diseases. The best way to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you is to get two doses of the vaccine as soon as you qualify.

“However, although vaccines provide excellent protection, they do not completely eliminate the risk.

“As we approach the end of the restriction, it is as important that we continue to be cautious. We conduct free rapid testing twice a week. If you have symptoms, you should book a PCR test immediately and stay at home until you receive the test results.”

A new study found that 16-24 year-olds are the age group most likely to report a negative impact on their mental health.

Aviva research shows that more than two-fifths of young people (47%) said their mental health has been negatively affected, while the average in the UK is slightly less than one-third (31%).

Compared with other British adult groups, young people also reported higher levels of anxiety and lower levels of happiness.

Dr. Subashini M, Deputy Medical Director of Aviva UK Health, said: “The continuous national and local lockdowns in the past 16 months have had a profound impact on the physical and mental health of everyone in the UK, but our consumer research has shown that Mental health has a disproportionate impact.

“Anyone struggling with anxiety or overwhelming, boredom, loneliness, or unhappiness must seek help and take steps to develop good habits to support their mental and emotional health. This is vital. Our broader welfare Services can also help private medical insurance customers take care of other aspects of their lives that may affect their mental health, such as diet, fitness, and financial status.”

Professor Adam Finn from JCVI said that when England relaxes restrictions on July 19, the country must move slowly.

He told Sky News that he will “continue to wear a mask indefinitely, especially if I have symptoms to protect other people, especially in closed spaces, etc.

“I think what we have heard and seen here is a readjustment of the wording, partly because the number of cases continues to increase, this is a balancing act we are currently doing, and partly because of reflection. In fact, it is obvious that a considerable proportion The public is actually very concerned about relaxation.

“This is not to say that everyone is happy to raise their hands and say,’Thank God, everything is over.’ People also realize that things are not over yet, and that things outside are still very dangerous.

“I think there have been political adjustments to this reality and public attitudes.

“So, I think, yes, things should be proceeded cautiously, and we need to control things. We are still in a very high degree of uncertainty regarding the situation in the next few weeks. In the context of uncertainty, caution is always a good approach. .”

Professor Adam Finn, a member of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunization (JCVI) from the University of Bristol, said that he believes that people aged 50 and over this year will receive a free NHS flu vaccine along with older children.

He told Sky News that flu is a “more serious disease” than Covid in some respects, especially for children, adding: “The fact is that we see flu epidemics every winter, but there is one exception. That was last winter.

“The restrictions implemented before and during the second wave are sufficient to prevent the flu from spreading almost completely, so we are actually very worried that we might see a larger flu epidemic this year, just because of all the immunity that this epidemic will generate. None exist.

“So if it coincided with a pandemic and a new wave of Covid, it would double the pressure on health services, which means we are in a more vulnerable place.”

Professor Finn said that he hopes to provide flu vaccines and new coronavirus vaccines to at least some people at the same time.

He said that every year people die from the flu, adding: “If we have a particularly large and severe flu epidemic this year, we may see thousands of people die from the flu. Now, combine it with other viruses and Covid, You have indeed encountered a serious problem on your hands.”

Sunderland’s health director has asked employees to postpone their holidays because the trust is “under great pressure” due to the surge in coronavirus cases.

In an internal notice to employees earlier this week, the bosses said that 80 Covid-19 patients were being hospitalized, compared with only two patients a month ago.

The news stated: “Due to the surge in Covid-19 cases, the trust is currently under great pressure.

“Many people are seriously ill and receive intensive care.”

It requires employees to increase their shifts and provides a £250 bonus for employees who can work an extra week of overtime in the next six weeks.

They are told that they need to be flexible and may need to work outside the normal area.

They were asked: “If you should take annual leave, but feel you can postpone the leave to help support the trust fund’s Covid-19 response, please contact your line manager as soon as possible.”

According to the Deputy Attorney General, if the spread of the virus becomes “unacceptable”, ministers can consider re-implementing restrictions

Lucy Fraser told Sky News: “I think the Minister of Health and the Prime Minister are very clear that we will see an increase in infection rates.

“But the reason for lifting the restrictions is the vaccination program, which will protect people when these infections do increase.

“Of course, if we fall into an unacceptable situation, we really need to remove further restrictions, then of course this is something the government will consider.

“But we are about to enter the summer. Many people have been vaccinated. We have gone through a very difficult period. We still ask people to take responsibility. We really need to ask ourselves, if we don’t open the door now, when can we open the door? “

The Deputy Attorney General stated that the government recognizes the “significant impact” of the NHS Covid-19 application on businesses.

Lucy Fraser said that in addition to relaxing the self-isolation rules for fully vaccinated on August 16, pilots were also conducted, which would allow people to start testing the system instead of self-isolating.

“It (the app) is an important tool because if you have actually been exposed to (positive cases), then isolation is important, but I know this is something the government is considering,” she told Sky News.

“In addition to the changes in mid-August, the government is also conducting some pilots to see if you can be isolated when you are pinged instead of testing.

“The government is studying this very carefully and recognizes the significant impact it has on the business.”

The NHS Primary Care Medical Director welcomed the success of the walk-in vaccination center in persuading ethnic minorities who are hesitant to vaccinate.

Dr. Nikki Kanani is also the deputy SRO of the vaccine project. He told Sky News: “I have seen this in our own practice.

“When someone you love, someone you know, almost holding your hand, mentioning that they have been vaccinated, or that you are in a familiar place, such as a store or a park, and you see other people, this is indeed Confidence is built. People get it.

“So if… you have been vaccinated but you know that your loved one has not, please check our NHS website later today, because there are many opportunities to be vaccinated and make sure you are protected and you get what you love Human protection.”

The UK has vaccinated 46,097,464 people with at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, accounting for 87.5% of all adults in the country.