COVID-19 Hospital Admissions Across the United Kingdom Climb to Highest in 10 Months
Nikhil Prasad Fact checked by:Thailand Medical News Team Sep 12, 2025 6 hours, 47 minutes ago
Medical News: A Concerning Trend as Cases Rise
Hospital admissions linked to COVID-19 have now reached their highest levels in ten months, raising fresh concerns among public health experts in the United Kingdom. According to the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), admissions increased by 8 percent in the week ending September 7. This means numbers have doubled compared to the end of June. This
Medical News report highlights that while admissions remain far below the peaks seen earlier in the pandemic, scientists warn the early rise could signal a troubling trend heading into autumn.
COVID-19 Hospital Admissions Across the United Kingdom Climb to Highest in 10 Months
Why Are Admissions Rising
Researchers explain that the surge is mainly due to two factors: rising infection rates in the community and waning immunity from past infections. In simple terms, the protection many people built up over the last few years is now wearing off. Since June, the hospital admission rate has jumped from 1.0 to 2.05 per 100,000 people, although this is still much lower than the peak of 11.4 seen in December 2022. However, experts stress that with children returning to school and adults back at work after the holidays, the virus now has more opportunities to spread.
Expert Warnings from Universities
Professor Lawrence Young, a virologist at the University of Warwick, noted that the rise, though still relatively small, is worrying for the months ahead. He emphasized that continued monitoring is vital as the colder season begins. Simon Williams, a behavioral scientist and public health expert from Swansea University, explained that the real concern is what happens if immunity keeps dropping across the population. He said that fewer people having recent infections means more people are vulnerable to catching the virus again, which could push cases up further.
The Numbers Behind the Data
UKHSA records show that current hospitalization levels are close to what was recorded last year at this time. While COVID-19 cases in the general population dipped slightly by 3 percent in early September, the overall levels remain the highest in almost a year. Scientists caution that increases in infections among the public usually take about two weeks before showing up in hospitals, meaning the current rise may not yet reflect the full picture.
Risks To Hospitals and Patients
Professor Steve Griffin from Leeds University pointed out another pressing issue. As more COVID-19 patients are admitted, there is a higher chance that infections will spread inside hospitals. This adds pressure on both patients already receiving treatment and healthcare workers, some of whom could also fall ill. He warned that even though the situation is not as severe as in the earliest years of the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to behave in unpredictable ways and still has the ability to disrupt healthcare services.
What This Means Going Forward
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he overall message from scientists across institutions like the University of Warwick, Swansea University, and Leeds University is clear: COVID-19 has not disappeared, and its impact continues to be felt. Rising hospital admissions, even from a relatively low baseline, show that the virus is still capable of creating waves of illness. The combination of fading immunity and seasonal changes is likely to play a significant role in shaping the months ahead. For ordinary people, this means staying alert and recognizing that the virus is still circulating widely.
Reference:
https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/respiratory-viruses/covid-19
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