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

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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.

To limit the spread of COVID-19, the NHS advises the public to avoid crowded, indoor settings where possible. While many will no longer be infectious after five days, the virus can still be transmitted for up to 10 days. The health agency recommends seeking urgent medical care if experiencing severe symptoms, especially for those at higher risk of serious illness.