22 September UK Covid weekly update – See cases, deaths, vaccinations, hospitalisations and testing data for today.
22 September UK Covid Covid weekly update
Between 14 September 2022 and 20 September 2022, there have been 388,775 tests. This shows a decrease of -13.2% compared to the previous 7 days.
Cases in England
A confirmed case is someone who has tested positive for coronavirus.
Between 11 September 2022 and 17 September 2022, 28,167 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows an increase of 12.7% compared to the previous 7 days.
Vaccinations in England
Vaccines are given in several doses.
45,259,141 people had been given a first dose by the end of 21 September 2022.
42,687,069 people had been given a second dose by the end of 21 September 2022.
33,574,571 people had been given a booster or third dose by the end of 21 September 2022.
Healthcare in England
Some people with coronavirus have to go into hospital.
Between 13 September 2022 and 19 September 2022, 4,015 went into hospital with coronavirus. This shows an increase of 16.9% compared to the previous 7 days.
There were 5,142 patients in hospital with coronavirus on 21 September 2022.
Some people in the hospital need to use a special device called a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe.
There were 145 coronavirus patients in hospital beds with a mechanical ventilator on 21 September 2022.
Deaths in England
Between 11 September 2022 and 17 September 2022, there have been 289 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test. This shows a decrease of -24.3% compared to the previous 7 days.
22 September UK Covid