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    Risk level remains Low at 1 in 2427. No significant increase in Covid levels. Precautions still needed in highest risk places.

    Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 26 July 2026

    Ben Clark

    Covid infection levels in England have again very slightly increased, but this bump is not significant in terms of the infection risk. The BuDS Covid infection risk level remains Low, with 1 in every 2427 people in England now infected as of 26 July. Other respiratory viruses are also at very low levels, but again there has been a very slight rise.

    No Sign of a Covid Wave in England

    Covid infection levels in England have bumped a little higher over the last few weeks. We continue to feel that these increases mark the end of a trough of exceptionally low levels. We do not think the data yet shows a substantive rise in Covid infection levels in England, and we see no sign of a Covid wave in any of the available data.

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    Risk level remains Low at 1 in 2564. Slight but not significant increases in Covid levels. Advice around precautions unchanged.

    Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 19 July 2026

    Ben Clark

    Covid infection levels in England have again slightly increased, but the risk remains historically low. The BuDS Covid infection risk level remains Low, with 1 in every 2564 people in England now infected as of 19 July. Other respiratory viruses are also at very low levels, but again there has been a very slight rise.

    No Sign of a Covid Wave in England

    Covid infection levels in England have bumped a little higher over the last three weeks. However, that increase followed a period of historically very low levels. BuDS’ view remains that England has come to the end of a trough of exceptionally low levels. We do not think the data yet shows a substantive rise in Covid infection levels in England.

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    Risk level remains Low at 1 in 2758. The summer lull in Covid risk continues. No sign of any Covid wave in England.

    Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 12 July 2026

    Ben Clark

    Covid infection levels in England have again bumped very slightly higher but remain historically very low. The Covid infection risk level remains Low, with 1 in every 2758 people in England now infected as of 12 July.  Other respiratory viruses are also at very low levels.

    This week’s risk assessment is a little later than normal due to holiday absences. We will return to our normal schedule in week commencing 20 July.

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    A graphic of a mercury thermometer showing 50 degrees Celsius, on a background of orange clouds. On the right hand side is text reading "Warning: Dangerously High Temperatures This Week. Take it seriously and stay cool. More Information Below". In the bottom right hand corner is the blue and yellow circular BuDS logo, and text below it reading "Registered Charity No: 1102511"

    Extreme Weather Warning: July 2026

    Ben Clark

    The Met Office and NHS have warned that temperatures across England will be dangerously high both during the day and at night over the next week. This is a genuine health risk for many people, and we urge you to take it seriously.

    A heat wave can affect anyone, but the following groups are most vulnerable:

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    Risk level remains Low at 1 in 2912. Likely to reduce risk level to Very Low soon. Precautions only needed in highest-risk places.

    Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 28 June 2026

    Ben Clark

    Covid infection levels in England have fallen again, now for the seventh consecutive week. The Covid risk level remains Low, with 1 in every 2912 people in England now infected. Other respiratory viruses are also at very low levels.

    If these trends continue, BuDS will lower the overall Covid risk level for England to Very Low (less than 1 in every 3000 people infected) in the next couple of weeks. This is the lowest risk level on our scale.

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    About BuDS

    Ben Clark

    BuDS Disability Service is a user-led disability charity operating in Buckinghamshire, the Thames Valley, and across England. We are a successful, dynamic and influential charity, focused on supporting disabled people by fixing the biggest issues facing them. We aim to build a world which is Fair4All, including disabled people. 

    BuDS works by permanently removing barriers facing disabled people and finding answers to the big issues facing them, alongside helping individuals. Our projects and partnerships deliver unique and lasting change and effective support that helps tens of thousands of disabled people in Bucks and across England.

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