In the seven days main as much as August 5, the most recent authorities information confirmed there have been 5,250 Covid circumstances in England.

That works out at 9.3 circumstances for each 100,000 folks within the nation – and the numbers are on the rise.

In Wales, there have been a further 205 circumstances, which is the equal of 6.5 for each 100,000 folks.

At the identical level every week earlier, there have been 4,240 confirmed circumstances in England, and 167 in Wales. That’s equal to 7.5 and 5.3 circumstances per 100,000 folks respectively.

But whereas the figures present a rise in circumstances, it might not mirror the virus’ precise prevalence within the nation.

The removing of free testing has seen the variety of exams plummet for the reason that peak of the pandemic.

There had been a complete of simply 32,336 exams taken in England within the seven days main as much as August 5, in response to the federal government’s figures; that’s in comparison with 4.8 million on the identical level in 2021.

Some components of the nation have the next prevalence of confirmed circumstances than others.

There had been 24.9 circumstances of Covid for each 100,000 folks in West Devon within the seven days as much as August 5. That’s the best fee in England and Wales.

In North Somerset there have been 23.2 circumstances for each 100,000 folks. In Preston there have been 22.2, and in Stoke-on-Trent there have been 21.4.

You can see how your native space compares through the use of our interactive map.

The World Health Organization (WHO) famous there have been "nearly 1.5 million new COVID-19 cases and over 2,500 deaths were reported in the last 28 days" (as much as August 6, 2023).

However, this too doesn't precisely mirror an infection charges as a result of discount in testing and reporting globally.

Symptoms of Covid Eris could embody:

• Fever
• Cough
• Tiredness
• Loss of style or odor
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Aches and pains
• Diarrhoea
• A rash on pores and skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
• Red or irritated eyes.

The WHO advises: "People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms at home.

"On common it takes 5 to 6 days from when somebody is contaminated with the virus for signs to point out, nonetheless it might take as much as 14 days."

Medical consideration is warranted if anyone experiences:

• Difficulty respiratory or shortness of breath
• Loss of speech or mobility, or confusion
• Chest ache.