It represents a rise from 800,900 people, or one in 70, who were estimated to have Covid-19 in the period December 17 to 23. The shocking statistics came out as Boris Johnson started a coronavirus press conference from Downing Street. Below are estimates of private household infections in different areas of England according to figures from the latest update of the ONS Covid-19 infection survey. The Prime Minister said the figures include 650,000 people over the age of 80, which was 23 per cent of all the over 80s in England. The Prime Minister said it was hoped that Tier 4 measures would have had an impact and allow for schools to be kept open.

Source: Daily Mirror January 05, 2021 17:07 UTC