Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey, UK: 11 December 2020

During 29 Nov-5 Dec, it is estimated that around 1 in 115 people within the community had Covid-19. Although this is an overall decrease, the percentage of people testing positive in London has increased and there are early signs of an increase in the East of England.

SPS commentary:

The Government has announced targeted testing will be offered to secondary school and college children in North East London, Kent and Essex, to combat a rapid increase in cases among children aged 11-18 years.

Source:

Office for National Statistics

Resource links:

Targeted testing press release