16 May UK Covid cases – See cases, deaths, vaccinations, hospitalisations and testing data for today.
16 May UK Covid cases
Between 9 May 2022 and 15 May 2022, there have been 1,627,672 tests. This shows a decrease of -7.8% compared to the previous 7 days.
Cases
A confirmed case is someone who has tested positive for coronavirus.
Between 10 May 2022 and 16 May 2022, 63,296 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows a decrease of -38.0% compared to the previous 7 days.
Vaccinations
Vaccines are currently given in 3 doses.
53,337,395 people had been given a first dose by the end of 11 May 2022.
49,844,562 people had been given a second dose by the end of 11 May 2022.
39,474,656 people had been given a booster or third dose by the end of 11 May 2022.
Healthcare
Some people with coronavirus have to go into hospital.
Between 4 May 2022 and 10 May 2022, 5,772 went into hospital with coronavirus. This shows a decrease of -17.0% compared to the previous 7 days.
There were 8,152 patients in hospital with coronavirus on 13 May 2022.
Some people in the hospital need to use a special device called a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe.
There were 189 coronavirus patients in hospital beds with a mechanical ventilator on 13 May 2022.
Deaths
Between 10 May 2022 and 16 May 2022, there have been 986 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test. This shows a decrease of -34.8% compared to the previous 7 days.
16 May UK Covid cases