23 July UK Covid weekly update – See cases, deaths, vaccinations, hospitalisations and testing data for today.
23 July UK Covid weekly update
Between 13 July 2022 and 19 July 2022, there have been 1,354,747 tests. This shows a decrease of -10.2% compared to the previous 7 days.
Cases in England
A confirmed case is someone who has tested positive for coronavirus.
Between 9 July 2022 and 15 July 2022, 150,591 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows a decrease of -14.4% compared to the previous 7 days.
Vaccinations in England
Vaccines are given in several doses.
45,134,956 people had been given a first dose by the end of 19 July 2022.
42,347,786 people had been given a second dose by the end of 19 July 2022.
33,329,132 people had been given a booster or third dose by the end of 19 July 2022.
Healthcare in England
Some people with coronavirus have to go into hospital.
Between 12 July 2022 and 18 July 2022, 12,038 went into hospital with coronavirus. This shows a decrease of -7.6% compared to the previous 7 days.
There were 13,545 patients in hospital with coronavirus on 20 July 2022.
Some people in the hospital need to use a special device called a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe.
There were 287 coronavirus patients in hospital beds with a mechanical ventilator on 20 July 2022.
Deaths in England
Between 9 July 2022 and 15 July 2022, there have been 908 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test. This shows an increase of 15.2% compared to the previous 7 days.
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23 July UK Covid weekly update