A further 180 deaths due to COVID-19 and 45,691 new coronavirus infections in 24h. Today another dreadful milestone is reached, 170,001 deaths of people whose death certificate mentioned COVID as one of the causes.
First published in December 2021.
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Summary 7-Dec-2021
๐ฆ POSITIVE CASES
โช 24h: 45,691
โช 7 days: 336,893 โ Highest since 16 Jan
โช 28 days: 1,209,033 โ Highest since 29 Jan
โช Average: 48,128 cases / day
๐จ Estimated cases (Kingโs College/Zoe): 82,524 cases
๐จ 5,159,855 infections since 19 July (โFreedom Dayโ)
๐ฅ HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS
โช 24h: 713
โช 7 days: 5,349
โช 28 days: 22,981
๐ฅ PATIENTS IN HOSPITAL
โช 24h: 7,317
โช 7 days: 51,337
โช 28 days: 222,707
๐ PATIENTS IN ICU BEDS
โช 24h: 901
โช 7 days: 6,299
โช 28 days: 26,138
๐ฏ๏ธ DEATHS
โช 24h: 180
โช 7 days: 857
โช 28 days: 3,702
โช Average: 122 deaths / day
๐จ 16,976 deaths since 19 July (โFreedom Dayโ)
๐ก๏ธ LONG COVID UK ESTIMATE (ONS)
๐จ 1,200,000 cases
๐จ 1 in 50 people live with long COVID
โ๏ธ Increasing | โ๏ธ Decreasing | โ๏ธ Unchanged | ๐จ Worsening

- 45,691 new UK coronavirus infections in 24 hours.
- The total number of coronavirus infections reported in the last 7 days was 336,893 while in the last 28 days 1,209,033 infections have been reported.
- 857 deaths due to coronavirus have been reported in the last 7 days.
- The number of deaths in the past week equates on average to around 122 deaths each of the past 7 days. If this was to be the โnew normalโ for daily deaths caused by Covid-19, then annually this would equate to around 44,686 deaths. There really is nothing normal or acceptable about this potential level of annual deaths.
- 3,702 deaths due to Covid-19 have been reported in the UK in the last 28 days.
- 713 Covid-19 hospital admissions occurred on 03 December 2021 โ according to the latest health care data for the UK as a whole.
- 7,317 patients suffering from Covid-19 are currently occupying hospital beds as of 06 December 2021.
- 901 Covid-19 patients are occupying mechanical ventilation beds โ according to the data reported on 06 December 2021.
- All three of the healthcare measures [above] remain a continuing concern for our now seriously under-pressure NHS.
SO FAR:
- 677 days since the first infection due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus was reported in Britain (31 January 2020).
- 641 days since the first reported death (7 March 2020). Coronavirus has now been responsible for infecting over 10.5 million people (10,560,341 reported, to be precise) in the UK (according to the official reported positive cases data).
- In this time, the virus has been responsible for at least 145,646 deaths (within 28 days of a first positive test result). Official data also currently indicate there have been 170,001 deaths in total, where the deceased personโs death certificate mentioned COVID-19 as one of the causes, registered up to Friday 26 November 2021, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Note: The data for deaths attributed to COVID-19 โ each following a reported positive test result for COVID-19 within 28 days of their death.
(Source: UK Health Security Agency)

ENGLAND
- New rules in response to Omicron variant
You must wear a face-covering in shops and on public transport. Face coverings should be worn in communal areas of universities, colleges and schools by staff, visitors and pupils or students in year 7 and above.
If youโre travelling to England from abroad you must take a PCR test before the end of day 2 following your arrival and self-isolate until you get a negative test result, even if youโre fully vaccinated.
If youโre a contact of someone who may have been infected with the Omicron variant, you must self-isolate for 10 days, regardless of your age, vaccination status or any negative test results.
- Vaccinations for 12 to 17-year-olds
All young people aged 16 and 17 will soon be able to book their second vaccine dose from 12 weeks after their first one.
All young people aged 12 to 15 can now book their COVID-19 vaccination appointment online.
- Booster vaccines
People aged 40 to 49 can now book a booster of either Pfizer or Moderna vaccine 6 months after their second dose. Book your vaccination appointment online or find a walk-in clinic.
Note: NHS England said that the National Booking System will open for those aged 40-49 who had their second dose at least 152 days (5 months) earlier to book their third jab from 22 November โ although appointments wonโt take place until at least 182 days (six months) after the second dose.
- Changes to the red list for international travel, this guidance applies to
Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia have all moved to the travel red list. You can only enter England from these countries if you are a UK or Irish resident. You must quarantine in a managed hotel on arrival and take 2 COVID-19 tests.
NORTHERN IRELAND
- Booster vaccines
If you are eligible, you will be offered a booster vaccine 6 months after your second dose by your GP. If you are 50 or over, you can also contact a local community pharmacy to book an appointment.
- First dose vaccinations for young people
All young people aged 12 to 15 can now get a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
- Changes to the red list for international travel , this guidance applies to
South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia are now on the travel red list. If you arrive in Northern Ireland before 4am on 28 November, you must quarantine at the place you say youโre staying on your passenger locator form and take day 2 and day 8 PCR tests. If you arrive after then, you must book and stay in a managed quarantine hotel.
SCOTLAND
- COVID-19 vaccinations for young people
All young people aged 12 to 17 will be invited to an appointment or can attend a drop-in clinic to get their vaccine. Find out more on NHS inform.
- Vaccine certification required for late-night venues and large events
You now need to show proof that youโre fully vaccinated using either the NHS Scotland COVID Status app, a paper copy of your vaccination record, or proof that youโre exempt, to enter late-night venues and large events. Find out more on GOV.SCOT.
WALES
- NHS COVID Pass
From 15 November, if you are over 18, you must show the NHS COVID Pass to enter theatres, cinemas and concert halls in Wales.
- Booster vaccines
If youโre eligible, you will be offered a booster vaccine at least 6 months after your second dose. Booster doses are being given in priority order.
- Self-isolate if someone in your household has symptoms
If someone in your household has symptoms or has tested positive for COVID-19, you should self-isolate and get a PCR test. If youโre not fully vaccinated and over 17, self-isolate for 10 days and take a test on days 2 and 8. Children under 5 do not need to self-isolate. Read the complete self-isolation rules on GOV.WALES.
- First dose vaccinations for young people
All young people aged 12 to 15 can now get a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
- Changes to the red list for international travel , this guidance applies to
South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia are now on the travel red list. You cannot enter Wales if you have been in a red list country in the last 10 days. You must book and stay in a managed quarantine hotel for 10 days and take PCR tests on day 2 and day 8.
(Source: Gov.uk)






โ ๐งฌ Omicron variant detection
โ ๐งฌ COG-UK sequencing
(Source: COG-UK)
โ ๐งฌ UKHSA genomically confirmed case numbers
(Source: UK Health Security Agency)

๐ UK COVID-19 data
โ ๐งฎ Full Data


Covid-19 UK Data: First UK Lockdown to 7 December 2021.
(Source: UK Health Security Agency)
โ ๐งฎ Case & Death Totals
๐ฆ 10,560,341 positive cases so far to date (recorded) โ Since the first case was reported at the end of January 2020
๐ฏ๏ธ 145,826 deaths so far โ Number recorded within 28 days of first positive test result
๐ฏ๏ธ 170,001 total deaths โ Total number of people whose death certificate mentioned Covid-19 as one of the causesโ Registered up to Friday 26 November 2021
โ ๐ฏ๏ธ New COVID Cases in the World
โ ๐ฏ๏ธ Total COVID Cases in the World
โ ๐ฏ๏ธ New COVID Deaths in the World
โ ๐ฏ๏ธ Total COVID Deaths in the World

๐ Vaccination UK
โ ๐ Vaccine Doses
(Source: UK Health Security Agency + NHS England)
โ ๐ Booster & Third Doses
โ ๐ Vaccination of Children 12-15
(Source: UK Health Security Agency + Public Health Wales
+ Public Health Scotland + HSC NI + ONS)
Note: Data cross-referenced with the latest official data from the UK dashboard.

โ Estimated ยฎ๏ธ Number
(Sources: UK Health Security Agency + Welsh Government
+ Scottish Government + N-I Ministry of Health)
โ Population Testing Positive for COVID-19
(Source: ONS)
โ Number of contact tracing alerts sent (England & Wales)
(Source: NHS)
โ Stringency Index
(Source: University of Oxford)

๐ Data Sources:
- Daily summary: Coronavirus in the UK | UK Government
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) NHS Advice | PMP Magazine
- Variants: distribution of cases data | UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
- Vaccination Data | UK Government
- Whatโs new | UK Government
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๐๏ธ Sources: @CovidGenomicsUK | @UKHSA | @ONS
๐งฎ Special thanks: @JoePajak & #NHS
โ AUTHORS โโซ Dr Joe Pajak, PhD in physical chemistry: exploring the data, governor of an NHS FT hospital. |
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Sources
- Text: This piece was first published in PMP Magazine on 7 December 2021. | The authors write in a personal capacity.
- Data cross-referenced with the latest official data from the UK dashboard.
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