REACT-1 study of coronavirus transmission: January 2021 interim results

Data from >142,900 volunteers tested in England from 6-15 January 2021 show national prevalence increased by 50% from early December (1.58% v 0.91%), with national R estimated at 1.04. Prevalence had more than doubled in several areas and was highest in London.

SPS commentary:

An accompanying press release notes the report contains mobility data for the first time, showing peoples’ movement decreased at the end of December and increased at the start of January, helping to explain the change in prevalence.

Source:

Department of Health and Social Care

Resource links:

Press release