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The UK COVID data for the week starting 28th November 2022 shows a trend of growth in hospital admissions and cases.
There is an increase in the number of people reporting limitations in daily activities due to Long COVID, indicating a potential impact from past infection waves.
Variants at Level 6 and 7 are outgrowing Level 5 variants, contributing to the overall growth observed in COVID data.

Regional editions of Outbreak Outlook begin on Monday. These editions will provide more specific updates for different areas in the U.S.
Paid subscribers will receive tailored updates about respiratory and stomach bug trends that are relevant to their region.
The national update will still be available for free, but the regional insights offer extra local detail for subscribers.

People are constantly fed negative news, which can be really draining and overwhelming. It's hard to escape the feeling of crisis when our phones and TVs keep reminding us about it.
Recent events like a new COVID variant, potential financial issues, and inflation are just adding to the stress. These worries seem to pile up and affect our daily lives.
It's important to find ways to manage the flood of information and take breaks from the news. Having a bit of distance can help ease the burden of constant worry.

Influenza B activity is rising despite influenza-like illness being below baseline.
Influenza A peaks during winter, but flu B circulates throughout the year.
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Viruses naturally mutate to survive and reproduce, and the COVID-19 variants are more contagious but not more lethal.
We need to strictly adhere to mask-wearing, social distancing, and other risk mitigation measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
The Pfizer vaccine is effective against the current variants, and widespread vaccination and testing are essential to combat COVID-19.