Number of positive Covid-19 tests remains stable in England

An estimated 14,000 people had infection over past two weeks, according to ONS data

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The number of people testing positive for Covid-19 has remained stable in England over the past two weeks, according to the Office for National Statistics, with an estimated 14,000 people having the infection.

Test results from the coronavirus infection survey, which provides a weekly snapshot of community infections, confirmed the rapid fall in cases seen during the lockdown has plateaued. Importantly, cases do not yet appear to be rising again.