The UK has experienced an unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases as they rise over 10,000 for the first time in four months. With the more contagious delta variant being the main culprit behind the spread, government figures have reported a whopping 11,007 cases. This marks the highest daily number since February 19th when 12,027 were recorded. This sets in stone the fear that UK, which is the European country with highest virus-related deaths, will be entering a third wave.
Professor Chris Whitty, the UK government’s chief medical advisor, stated that the height of the current surge is still uncertain but will unfortunately mean more hospitalisations and deaths. The majority of confirmed cases are among younger groups who have not yet received their vaccine jab, forcing the UK to extend their rollout to all adults over the age of 18.
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