The UK’s estimated COVID-19 R rate has reduced to 1.2-1.5 for the seven days to 9 October from 1.3-1.6 in the previous week.
However the ONS have today said they are concerned about a sharp rise in cases in England.
A Number 10 spokesman said: “We have been clear that we are seeing cases rise across the country, especially in the North East and North West.
“And as we have been clear throughout the pandemic, we will continue to keep all that data under review and won’t hesitate to act in order to protect communities and save lives.”
