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There have been more than 290,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and more than 44,800 people have died, government figures show. There have been more than 290,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and almost 45,000 people have died, government figures show.
These numbers only include people who have been tested, and the actual death toll will be higher.These numbers only include people who have been tested, and the actual death toll will be higher.
Decline in new cases stalls - and concern over hotspots
Across the country, the number of newly confirmed cases each day has fallen since a peak in April, although the downward trend does now appear to have stalled.
On Tuesday, a further 398 cases were reported.
Find out how the pandemic has affected your area and how it compares with the national average:
Public Health England figures on coronavirus cases were updated on 2 July to include people tested in the wider community, as well as hospitals and healthcare workers, causing the numbers to increase sharply. Figures for the rest of the UK already included people tested in the wider population.
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said targeted action is being taken against local outbreaks of coronavirus every week.
One recent outbreak has been at a farm in Herefordshire, where more than 70 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed. The remaining staff have been told to self-isolate.
Data from Public Health England show that confirmed infections fell by 25% in the week to 5 July.
There were just over 3,300 positive tests in the week to 5 July compared to 4,400 positive tests in the week to 28 June.
Cases in Leicester, which saw lockdown measures re-imposed last week, have fallen to around 125 per 100,000 compared with about 140 per 100,000 in the previous week.
Until recently, the only figures available to local authorities were the results of hospital testing. However, more testing is now taking place in the wider community.
The Department of Health says a data-sharing agreement has been reached with local authorities, which will give them access to the number of people testing positive in the community in their area.
It should mean that new hotspots can be quickly identified and measures taken to restrict the spread of the disease.
The chart below shows how the growth in positive cases identified through community testing (pale blue) has become more significant as positive hospital test results (dark blue) have declined.
Deaths in the UK return to normal levelsDeaths in the UK return to normal levels
Figures released on Tuesday 14 July by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the number of deaths from all causes registered in a single week has stayed below the five-year average for the third consecutive week.Figures released on Tuesday 14 July by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the number of deaths from all causes registered in a single week has stayed below the five-year average for the third consecutive week.
The new coronavirus, which causes the disease Covid-19, was first confirmed in the UK at the end of January, but the number of daily confirmed cases and related deaths only began to increase significantly by the second half of March.The new coronavirus, which causes the disease Covid-19, was first confirmed in the UK at the end of January, but the number of daily confirmed cases and related deaths only began to increase significantly by the second half of March.
Lockdown restrictions came into force across the UK at the end of March and government-announced deaths from coronavirus peaked mid-April. Those figures have been steadily falling since then, though the downward trend has slowed recently.Lockdown restrictions came into force across the UK at the end of March and government-announced deaths from coronavirus peaked mid-April. Those figures have been steadily falling since then, though the downward trend has slowed recently.
On Monday, a further 11 deaths were reported. This is the lowest total since 13 March, ten days before the lockdown began. However, there is often a delay reporting deaths at weekends and the number is likely to rise again during the week. On Tuesday, a further 138 deaths were reported.
Different ways to measure coronavirus deathsDifferent ways to measure coronavirus deaths
The number of deaths as a result of the virus can be measured in three ways. The government's daily announcement counts deaths with a positive test result.The number of deaths as a result of the virus can be measured in three ways. The government's daily announcement counts deaths with a positive test result.
But the ONS also counts death certificates mentioning the virus. This measure suggests there had been more than 55,000 deaths by 3 July.But the ONS also counts death certificates mentioning the virus. This measure suggests there had been more than 55,000 deaths by 3 July.
When looking at deaths over and above the expected number for the period of the pandemic - the third way of measuring - the coronavirus death toll rises to almost 65,000 by the same date.When looking at deaths over and above the expected number for the period of the pandemic - the third way of measuring - the coronavirus death toll rises to almost 65,000 by the same date.
This figure is slightly lower than it was last week because for three weeks running there have now been fewer deaths overall in the UK than we would expect for that time of year. If the trend of overall deaths continues to be below average, then the total for this third measure will continue to fall.This figure is slightly lower than it was last week because for three weeks running there have now been fewer deaths overall in the UK than we would expect for that time of year. If the trend of overall deaths continues to be below average, then the total for this third measure will continue to fall.
Coronavirus accounted for about 6% of all deaths in the UK in the week to 3 July, according to death registration data. This rate has slowly fallen from just over 10% in the middle of June.Coronavirus accounted for about 6% of all deaths in the UK in the week to 3 July, according to death registration data. This rate has slowly fallen from just over 10% in the middle of June.
When deaths from the virus were at their peak back in April, this figure reached almost 40%.When deaths from the virus were at their peak back in April, this figure reached almost 40%.
Impact differs between nationsImpact differs between nations
The majority of the UK's deaths have been in England, with more than 40,000 so far - about 90% of the total for the UK.The majority of the UK's deaths have been in England, with more than 40,000 so far - about 90% of the total for the UK.
Scotland and Wales reported no new deaths on Monday. Scotland no new deaths on Tuesday and the country's official death toll remains 2,490. Data on death registrations from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) suggests there had been 4,173 deaths by 5 July.
Scotland's official death toll remains 2,490. Data on death registrations from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) suggests there had been 4,173 deaths by 5 July. Northern Ireland also reported no deaths on Tuesday, leaving the total number of people to die there with coronavirus at 556.
The total number of deaths in Wales is 1,541. Wales reported two more deaths taking the total number of deaths in Wales to 1,543.
Northern Ireland reported two deaths over the weekend, bringing the total to 556.
The UK has the highest official death toll in Europe and the third highest in the world, after the US and Brazil.The UK has the highest official death toll in Europe and the third highest in the world, after the US and Brazil.
However both countries have much larger populations than the UK and the number of people who have died per 100,000 people in the UK is currently higher than for either the US or Brazil.However both countries have much larger populations than the UK and the number of people who have died per 100,000 people in the UK is currently higher than for either the US or Brazil.
The government has argued it is too soon to make definitive international comparisons but, as the impact of the first wave becomes clear in many countries, analysis is beginning to suggest the UK has been the hardest hit of the leading G7 nations.The government has argued it is too soon to make definitive international comparisons but, as the impact of the first wave becomes clear in many countries, analysis is beginning to suggest the UK has been the hardest hit of the leading G7 nations.
Decline in new cases stalls - and concern over hotspots
Across the country, the number of newly confirmed cases each day has fallen since a peak in April, although the downward trend does now appear to have stalled.
On Monday, a further 530 cases were reported.
Find out how the pandemic has affected your area and how it compares with the national average:
Public Health England figures on coronavirus cases were updated on 2 July to include people tested in the wider community, as well as hospitals and healthcare workers, causing the numbers to increase sharply. Figures for the rest of the UK already included people tested in the wider population.
If you can't see the look-up click here.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said targeted action is being taken against local outbreaks of coronavirus every week.
The most recent outbreak has been at a farm in Herefordshire, where more than 70 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed. The remaining staff have been told to self-isolate.
Data from Public Health England show that confirmed infections fell by 25% in the week to 5 July.
There were just over 3,300 positive tests in the week to 5 July compared to 4,400 positive tests in the week to 28 June.
Cases in Leicester, which saw lockdown measures re-imposed last week, have fallen to around 125 per 100,000 compared with about 140 per 100,000 in the previous week.
Until recently, the only figures available to local authorities were the results of hospital testing. However, more testing is now taking place in the wider community.
The Department of Health says a data-sharing agreement has been reached with local authorities, which will give them access to the number of people testing positive in the community in their area.
It should mean that new hotspots can be quickly identified and measures taken to restrict the spread of the disease.
The chart below shows how the growth in positive cases identified through community testing (pale blue) has become more significant as positive hospital test results (dark blue) have declined.
What is the R number in the UK?What is the R number in the UK?
The "R number" is the average number of people an infected person will pass the disease on to.The "R number" is the average number of people an infected person will pass the disease on to.
If R is below one, then the number of people contracting the disease will fall; if it is above one, the number will grow.If R is below one, then the number of people contracting the disease will fall; if it is above one, the number will grow.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, known as Sage, believes the R number across the whole of the UK is currently between 0.7 and 0.9.The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, known as Sage, believes the R number across the whole of the UK is currently between 0.7 and 0.9.
The government says in England itself it is between 0.8 and 1.0. It is highest in the South West, where it is between 0.7 and 1.1.The government says in England itself it is between 0.8 and 1.0. It is highest in the South West, where it is between 0.7 and 1.1.
The estimate for Scotland is between 0.6 and 1.0. In Northern Ireland, it is between 0.5 and 1.0, while it is between 0.7 and 0.9 in Wales.The estimate for Scotland is between 0.6 and 1.0. In Northern Ireland, it is between 0.5 and 1.0, while it is between 0.7 and 0.9 in Wales.
The government has said that the R number is one of the most important factors in deciding when lockdown measures can be eased.The government has said that the R number is one of the most important factors in deciding when lockdown measures can be eased.
Testing now available to more peopleTesting now available to more people
The UK exceeded its target to increase testing capacity to 200,000 a day by the end of May. Testing capacity is now more than 300,000 per day.The UK exceeded its target to increase testing capacity to 200,000 a day by the end of May. Testing capacity is now more than 300,000 per day.
On Monday the government reported that a further 101,927 tests had been carried out in the previous 24 hours. On Tuesday the government reported that a further 97,403 tests had been analysed in the previous 24 hours.
In total, more than nine million tests have been processed so far.In total, more than nine million tests have been processed so far.
Who is most at risk from coronavirus?Who is most at risk from coronavirus?
Most recorded coronavirus deaths have been among the elderly, with NHS England figures showing more than half of deaths have been among people aged over 80.Most recorded coronavirus deaths have been among the elderly, with NHS England figures showing more than half of deaths have been among people aged over 80.
The disease appears to disproportionally affect men in their 50s and 60s, and the death rate for men outstrips women across all age ranges.The disease appears to disproportionally affect men in their 50s and 60s, and the death rate for men outstrips women across all age ranges.
People with underlying health conditions are also at greater risk regardless of age.People with underlying health conditions are also at greater risk regardless of age.
Research by Public Health England (PHE) has also found that people from ethnic minorities have a much higher risk of dying from coronavirus than people of white British ethnicity. But it is still not clear why - the study did not take into account occupations or obesity, which are also known to be high risk factors.Research by Public Health England (PHE) has also found that people from ethnic minorities have a much higher risk of dying from coronavirus than people of white British ethnicity. But it is still not clear why - the study did not take into account occupations or obesity, which are also known to be high risk factors.
Another study found that South Asian people were the most likely to die from coronavirus after being admitted to hospital. It was the only ethnic group found to have a raised risk of death in hospital, which researchers believe is partly due to high levels of diabetes.Another study found that South Asian people were the most likely to die from coronavirus after being admitted to hospital. It was the only ethnic group found to have a raised risk of death in hospital, which researchers believe is partly due to high levels of diabetes.
The most deprived parts of England and Wales have been hit twice as hard by coronavirus as wealthier areas, according to the ONS.The most deprived parts of England and Wales have been hit twice as hard by coronavirus as wealthier areas, according to the ONS.