 shows that infections are predicted to continue to decline until January, but may start to rise significantly in the New Year. This means that a surge in cases that could see restrictions reimposed are unlikely to scupper Christmas plans. Professor Karl Friston told The Telegraph: 'It looks as if the current peak has passed. The long-term forecast suggests a subsequent peak after Christmas. 'This appears to be largely driven by seasonal fluctuations in transmission risk and a slower underlying increase, due to the emergence of new variants. 'One should perhaps also note that virulence has declined substantially, particularly in the face of vaccination. This means the morbidity and mortality of a large post-Christmas wave should be substantially less than previous years.' Latest data from the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) also show that Covid infections, admissions and outbreaks have all fallen in the past week. People aged 65 or over Anyone who is pregnant Frontline health and social care workers Anyone aged five or over who is at high risk due to a health condition Anyone aged five or over who is at high risk because of a weakened immune system Anyone aged 16 or over who lives with someone who has a weakened immune system Anyone aged 16 and over who is a carer, either paid or unpaid. Later in autumn, anyone aged between 50 and 64 will also become eligib){kind=link}
Brits are likely to enjoy a relatively Covid-free Christmas for the first time in three years, experts have predicted.
Turkey dinners for one and celebrations with loved ones over Zoom – this is what the holidays looked like for millions during the pandemic, particularly those with a weakened immune system.
With the cost of living crisis only worsening and the latest round of reshuffles in the Cabinet, that nightmare may seem like something of a bad dream right now.
But scientists have continued to track hospital admissions amid fears of a fresh wave in September.
Modelling by University College London (UCL) shows that infections are predicted to continue to decline until January, but may start to rise significantly in the New Year.