The estimates show there has been a 'notable rise' in infections older people in England and Wales.
suggest Covid is infecting around 2.7% of the population - around 1.7 million people overall.
But the proportion of people infected is higher in older age groups. In people aged 70 and over around 3.7% have the virus in England.one in 40 in Northern Ireland The estimates are based on thousands of random tests taken by people in households across the UK a couple of weeks ago, whether or not they have symptoms.
She said people over 50 should be encouraged to get their boosters to protect them and help prevent them ending up in hospital, but also to protect the NHS from pressures that are likely to get worse over the winter.Over-50s in Wales and Northern Ireland are also already eligible for both jabs.The number of people in hospital with Covid has also been rising in the last few weeks.
As of 12 October, figures show there were 10,608 patients in hospital who had a positive coronavirus test.Around two-thirds of patients in hospital who test positive for Covid are being treated primarily for other things.More on this story
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