surge in mainly mild infections, that will have an impact on the public sector and the wider economy, with some employees needing to isolate. that s another reason why ministers and health officials are pushing the message about booster jabs, including front page newspaper ads today. the uk has moved relatively quickly with the booster roll out. israel is ahead, but they started sooner. the uk, though, has moved more rapidly than some other leading economies. within great britain, where data is available, there is a varied picture. the darker shades show higher take up, the lighter shades, lower, and that is looking at all those who have had their first and second doses by the end of september who then went on to have a booster. the figures for wales are one week behind england and scotland of which is why booster take up looks less advanced. york was one centre today where people were queueing for boosters. ii the