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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katy Clifton and Samuel Lovett

Rise in Covid cases and hospital patients shows ‘winter wave’ has begun, government official warns

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A rise in Covid infections in England suggests the country’s anticipated winter wave has begun, a leading government health official has warned.

A total of 7,024 people with coronavirus were in hospital in England as of 28 September, according to NHS figures. This is up 37 per cent from 5,142 a week earlier and is the highest figure since 19 August.

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