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England’s Covid R number has risen and is now between 0.9 and 1.2, according to the latest government figures.
Last week it was estimated to between 0.8 and 1.0.
If R is greater than 1 the epidemic is generally seen to be growing; if R is less than 1 the epidemic is shrinking.
Here’s what the R rate is in each region of England:
East of England – 0.9 to 1.2 (up from 0.8 to 1.1)
London – 0.9 to 1.1 (up from 0.8 to 1.0)
Midlands – 0.9 to 1.2 (up from 0.8 to 1.0)
North-east and Yorkshire – 0.9 to 1.1 (up from 0.8 to 1.0)
North-west – 0.9 to 1.1 (up from 0.8 to 1.0)
South-east – 0.9 to 1.2 (up from 0.8 to 1.0)
South west – 0.9 to 1.2 (up from 0.8 to 1.1)
The latest estimates are provided by the UK Health Security Agency.