COVID-19: Number of positive tests in England down 17% to lowest number since 23 December, Test and Trace figures show
Written by News on 28/01/2021
The number of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in England is down 17% and is at its lowest level since the week to 23 December, new Test and Trace figures show.
A total of 274,898 people tested positive for coronavirus at least once in the week to 20 January, following a decrease the previous week.
Some 2,813,445 people were tested at least once between 14 January and 20 January – that figure is down 5% on week before.
The stats show that 470,950 people were identified as coming into close contact with someone who had tested positive in that period.
For those where communication details were available, 96.5% of close contacts were reached and told to self-isolate in the most recent week. Taking into account all contacts identified, 93.2% were reached – the highest ever figure.
The latest figures suggest the national lockdowns are having an impact and people are heeding the “stay at home” message.
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