Imperial College study notes decline in week to 22 January but fall is slower than in first national lockdown
- Coronavirus – latest updates
- See all our coronavirus coverage
Cases of coronavirus have started to decline in England but must fall faster to relieve pressure on the NHS, scientists behind a Covid infection survey have warned.
Researchers at Imperial College London analysed more than 160,000 swabs taken between 6 and 22 January and found that while cases fell nationally in the past week the rate was not dropping swiftly enough to reduce strain on the health service.
Continue reading…