The coronavirus transmission rate could now be as high as 1.4 in the UK, official figures show.
The R number is between 1.1 and 1.4, according to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies , showing there is"widespread growth of the epidemic across the country".Last week's estimate for the UK R number wasThe R number represents the average number of people each person with coronavirusMinisters are currently considering another nationwide lockdown, with COVID-19 hospital admissions"doubling every seven to eight days".
Cases have spiked dramatically in recent weeks. Yesterday, there were 3,395 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 3,991 the day before.
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