Commonground
Senior Moderator
October 23, 2025
Health officials are urging anyone with symptoms of winter viruses to "consider wearing a face covering" as flu cases rise across England.
New figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show that flu activity has increased and is now circulating above normal levels in some areas.
Data indicates that flu levels are rising earlier than expectedin the season, with children and young adults being hit the hardest.
"It's absolutely crucial that everyone eligible for a flu vaccine books their appointment – it could make all the difference in avoiding severe illness and hospitalisation."
UKHSA data shows there has been a rise in emergency department visits for flu-like symptoms, and hospital admissions for flu are also creeping up, rising from 1.29 to 1.73 per 100,000 people in the past week.
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The UKHSA shared a checklist to help stop infections from spreading on X on Tuesday (October 21). It said:
Health officials are urging anyone with symptoms of winter viruses to "consider wearing a face covering" as flu cases rise across England.
New figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show that flu activity has increased and is now circulating above normal levels in some areas.
Data indicates that flu levels are rising earlier than expectedin the season, with children and young adults being hit the hardest.
"It's absolutely crucial that everyone eligible for a flu vaccine books their appointment – it could make all the difference in avoiding severe illness and hospitalisation."
UKHSA data shows there has been a rise in emergency department visits for flu-like symptoms, and hospital admissions for flu are also creeping up, rising from 1.29 to 1.73 per 100,000 people in the past week.
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The UKHSA shared a checklist to help stop infections from spreading on X on Tuesday (October 21). It said:
- Stay at home if you feel unwell
- Wash your hands regularly
- Catch coughs and colds in a tissue
- Open a window when meeting others indoors
- Consider wearing a mask if you need to go out