The study found there has been a "marked increase" in the rate of new infections over the last six weeks. An estimated 224,400 people (1 in 240) in private households England had coronavirus in the week up to October 1, the ONS said. (Image: AFP via Getty Images)The ONS said its estimates showed the number of infections has "increased rapidly in recent weeks". About 40 universities around the UK have had reports of coronavirus cases and thousands of students are self-isolating, it was reported late last month. Meanwhile, Downing Street said it "won't hesitate to act" to tackle rising coronavirus cases amid reports that new restrictions will be imposed next week.

Source: Daily Mirror October 09, 2020 11:19 UTC