People are again being advised to stay home if they feel unwell or wear a mask amid a spate of winter illnesses circulating.
The UK Health Security Agency issued guidance earlier this week amid high levels of Covid, scarlet fever and flu. Chief Medical Adviser Susan Hopkins said: "Adults should also try to stay home when unwell and if you do have to go out, wear a face covering. When unwell don’t visit healthcare settings or visit vulnerable people unless urgent."
Coronavirus data showed that cases increased by 36.3% in the week leading up to December 19. Similarly, in Leeds cases were up by 35.8% in that same week - however they have since decreased in the week leading up to December 31.
