Covid cases surge in England with new XFG variant spreading
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 16:42 · Archive
England is experiencing a surge in Covid cases driven by the XFG variant, with hospital admissions rising sharply.
England is experiencing a surge in Covid cases driven by the XFG variant. The Daily Mail reports that diagnoses are at their highest level since October 2025, with hospital admissions rising significantly from 950 in August to 4,939 in September. Data from UKHSA shows the variant has infected thousands of people across England.
The Mirror reports that Britons who have contracted the XFG variant are being left unwell for weeks. The variant, described as the 'American' version of Covid, is spreading across the country, prompting health warnings to the public.
How it is being reported
- Covid cases double in a month and hospital admissions rise five-fold, amid spread of new XFG variantDaily Mail · 5 Oct, 16:21
- Brits issued urgent Covid warning as England sees surge of 'American' variant as number in hospital risesThe Mirror · 5 Oct, 12:00
In this story: England · UKHSA · The Mirror · Daily Mail
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