Coronavirus (COVID-19) latest insights 28 January 2022
28 January 2022
New estimates show an increase in the number of children testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) in England.
- Children aged two years to school Year 6 and those in school Year 7 to Year 11 both saw an increase in testing positive for the virus.
As of 31 December 2021,
- 64.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 years who were employed in England had received three coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations, while 8.8% were unvaccinated.
Among occupation groups,
- health professionals (80.4%)
- along with teaching and other educational professionals (76.0%) were the most likely to have received three vaccinations.
The rate of receiving three vaccinations was lowest among:
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bar staff (38.1%)
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beauticians and related occupations (38.8%)
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waiters and waitresses (38.8%)
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roofers, roof tilers and slaters (42.6%)