R Number for UK Falls to between 0.8 and 1

An R number between 0.8 and 1.0 means that on average every 10 people infected will infect between 8 and 10 other people.

Latest by NHS England regions

These are the latest R and growth rate estimates by NHS England regions.

Region R ( Growth rate % per day )

England 0.8-1.0 ( -3 to 0 )

East of England 0.9-1.0 ( -2 to +1 )

London 0.9-1.1 ( -1 to +1 )

Midlands 0.8-0.9 ( -4 to -1 )

North East and Yorkshire 0.7-0.9 ( -5 to -3 )

North West 0.7-0.9 ( -5 to -3 )

South East 0.9-1.1 ( -2 to +1 )

South West 0.7-1.0 ( -4 to 0 )