coronavirus as a proportion of those in hospital is significantly lower than during the peak of the pandemic in spring, figures show.The number of Covid-19 patients in general wards and intensive care units has this week reached the same figure as during the third week of March, when the UK went into full lockdown, reports the I newspaper.It has led to fears that the country is now in the midst of a second wave.While coronavirus remains a serious and potentially fatal disease for many, improvements in treatment and protection of the most vulnerable in care homes, means people are less likely to die from Covid-19, even if they are admitted to hospital.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free.
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