What two places does the NHS warn are high-risk for COVID-19?

The NHS warns that you are more likely to catch COVID-19 in indoor and crowded places.

Which age group has the highest COVID-19 hospital admission rate?

According to the UKHSA data, those aged 85 years and over have the highest COVID-19 hospital admission rate.

How long can a person remain infectious with COVID-19?

The NHS states that while many people will no longer be infectious to others after five days, you can be infectious for up to 10 days.

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NHS Warns: Two Places You're More Likely to Catch COVID-19

11 Nov, 2025

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Summary

COVID-19 spreads easily through close contact
NHS advises avoiding crowded, indoor places to limit infection
Older adults aged 85+ have highest hospital admission rate

NHS Warns: Two Places You're More Likely to Catch COVID-19

As of November 11th, 2025, the NHS is cautioning the public that they are "more likely" to contract COVID-19 in two specific settings: indoors and in crowded places. The health agency explains that the virus spreads "very easily" through close contact, as infected individuals release virus-containing droplets when breathing, speaking, coughing, or sneezing.

The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the week of October 27th, 2025 indicates that COVID-19 cases in hospitals have slightly decreased, with a weekly mean positivity rate of 5.7% compared to 7.7% the previous week. COVID-19 hospitalizations also dropped to 2.22 per 100,000, down from 2.51 per 100,000. However, the UKHSA warns that those aged 85 and over remain the most vulnerable, with a hospital admission rate of 22.71 per 100,000, down from 28.59 per 100,000 the prior week.