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3.03pm GMT

Public Health England has published its latest weekly Covid surveillance report (pdf). As PA Media reports, it shows that case rates are continuing to fall in all regions of England. PA goes on:

In the West Midlands, the rate of new cases stood at 237.6 per 100,000 people in the seven days to 7 February - the highest rate of any region, but down from 326.8 in the previous week.

The East Midlands recorded the second highest rate: 223.7, down from 280.0.

This week's #COVID19 surveillance report shows that case rates have decreased in all age groups and continue to be highest in those aged 30-39 years old.

See the report here: https://t.co/8dYt9zEVk9 pic.twitter.com/5s1xOcJGQe

Our weekly #COVID19 surveillance report also shows that case rates have fallen in all regions and continue to be highest in the West Midlands.

See the report for yourself: https://t.co/8dYt9zEVk9 pic.twitter.com/w2sXj3rZi8

Hospital admissions for #COVID19 remain highest in those aged 85 and over.

See our weekly surveillance report here: https://t.co/8dYt9zEVk9 pic.twitter.com/1K9WAG7anw

Hospital admission rates for #COVID19 have fallen in all regions and continue to be highest in the West Midlands.

Read our weekly surveillance report here: https://t.co/8dYt9zEVk9 pic.twitter.com/M45YfWjYhe