UK Covid Surges Again

Covid19 infections are so 'yesterday'. The UK has just seen, however, a 37% increase in Covid19 infections in a single week. Winter has only just started. The country's hospitals are already under pressure (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/01/latest-covid-surge-a-heavy-straw-on-camels-back-for-every-hospital-in-uk). It has long been obvious, that a majority of folk in the UK have become too 'relaxed' about the Covid19 pandemic. The virus is still with us. It must be evident to all that changed behaviour in the colder, wetter months, makes transmission (of both Covid and Seasonal 'flu) easier. The arrival of booster doses for Covid19 appears to be only just starting. Some people also appear to be finding more excuses for not getting vaccinated. At least 8 UK hospitals have recently registered 'critical incidents'. A 'critical incident' is, when the hospital is forced to cancel some of its services. Cancellations may be due to its lack of staff (they also can get ill) and/or additional resources (e.g. beds). This could be a long, hard winter? Perhaps folk should make the most of all vaccination opportunities and behave a lttle more cautiously.