Articles in Covid-19

1 in 111 people in England likely now infected. Covid wave in England grew 11% last week. High risk of meeting a Covid infected person.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 5 October 2025

The Covid wave in England continues to grow, with infection levels up 11% in the last week. The risk level is hovering just below Very High. If you do not wish to catch Covid, please take precautions now. Please also get your Covid booster if you are eligible, or consider whether you can afford to get one privately.

As of 5 October, around 1 in every 111 people in England were infected, and the risk of encountering an infected person in most indoor places remains High. Unless the indoor air is fresh, or filtered/purified, good quality PPE respiratory masks are needed to protect yourself. If you need any advice about this, please do ask.

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A caucasian woman wearing a red blouse and white headscarf looking gravely into the camera, against a neutral grey background

Covid & Cancer

There is now compelling medical evidence that Covid-19 infections can reactivate dormant cancer cells, and trigger the growth of secondary cancers (metastatic progression). In studies, cancer survivors who contracted Covid had a statistically significant higher risk of cancer-related deaths compared to uninfected cancer survivors.

This is such an important issue that BuDS has decided to run an awareness campaign over the autumn and winter. The aim of the campaign will be to warn cancer survivors of the very real additional danger that Covid poses to them.

We have worked hard to give you accurate information. However, you should always speak to your own GP, oncologist, or cancer clinic to get personal medical advice. We are not doctors, and we cannot give you medical advice.

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1 in 152 people in England likely now infected. Covid levels rise nearly a fifth this week. High risk of meeting a Covid infected person.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 21 September 2025

Covid infection levels in England have again risen sharply over the last week, as have other Covid measures. Infection levels are around a fifth higher, and the overall risk level remains High. It is clear that the next Covid wave is upon us, and we urge everyone take precautions against catching this dangerous virus. Now is also the time to get your Covid boosters (if available to you) as quickly as possible.

As of 21 September, around 1 in every 152 people in England were infected. This means that the risk of encountering an infected person in most indoor places is now High. Unless the indoor air is fresh, or filtered/purified, good quality PPE respiratory masks are needed to protect yourself. If you need any advice about this, please do ask.

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1 in 186 people in England likely now infected. Covid levels rise sharply over last two weeks. Covid risk level raised to HIGH.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 14 September 2025

Covid infection levels in England have risen sharply over the last 2 weeks, as have other Covid measures. The overall risk level has risen from moderately high to High. It is clear that the next Covid wave is building fast, and we urge everyone to resume or continue precautions against catching this dangerous virus. Now is also the time to get your Covid boosters (if available to you) as quickly as possible.

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1 in 224 people in England likely now infected. Covid levels again remain roughly the same. Precautions now needed in nearly all indoor places.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 31 August 2025

After their recent big jump, Covid infection levels in England have again remained roughly static this week. As of 31 August, around 1 in every 224 people in England were infected. A further increase is only a matter of time, and we shall continue to closely monitor the situation. As the overall trend in infection levels is still upwards, we continue to advise people to resume strict precautions.

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1 in 249 people in England likely now infected. Historically lower levels predicted to rise. Precautions still needed in higher-risk places.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 10 August 2025

Covid infection levels in England have once again risen, but remain at historically lower levels. Around 1 in every 249 people in England were infected in the week to 10 August, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High.

Covid infection levels in England, measured by multiple data sources, have remained at historically lower levels since January 2025. We have not yet seen the huge waves of infection that we saw in 2024 and 2023. However, disregarding weekly fluctuations, Covid infection levels in England are very slowly rising, and this week’s infection level is the highest since January.

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