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Coronavirus infection rates in England are continuing to show signs of levelling off - but the picture across the UK is mixed, according to data from the Office for National Statistics.Coronavirus infection rates in England are continuing to show signs of levelling off - but the picture across the UK is mixed, according to data from the Office for National Statistics.
In Wales and Northern Ireland, infections have been decreasing in recent weeks - but in Scotland, they seem to be rising.In Wales and Northern Ireland, infections have been decreasing in recent weeks - but in Scotland, they seem to be rising.
Plans for post-lockdown tiers in England are being announced. After lockdown ends in England, areas will face tougher tier restrictions.
Most of England is expected to be placed in the two toughest tiers. Most will be in 'high alert' tier two, including London and Liverpool.
The ONS figures are based on thousands of people tested for the virus in households across the UK, whether they have symptoms or not.The ONS figures are based on thousands of people tested for the virus in households across the UK, whether they have symptoms or not.
Of those tested in the week to 21 November, one person tested positive out of every:Of those tested in the week to 21 November, one person tested positive out of every:
85 in England85 in England
115 in Scotland115 in Scotland
145 in Northern Ireland145 in Northern Ireland
185 in Wales185 in Wales
How many confirmed cases are in your area?How many confirmed cases are in your area?
What are the new rules in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales?What are the new rules in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales?
According to the ONS estimates, rates in England increased in the East Midlands and North East that week, while continuing to fall in the North West.According to the ONS estimates, rates in England increased in the East Midlands and North East that week, while continuing to fall in the North West.
In the east of England, London, the South East and South West, rates now appear to be decreasing too.In the east of England, London, the South East and South West, rates now appear to be decreasing too.
The areas with the highest number of people infected per head of population are Yorkshire and the Humber, the North West and North East.The areas with the highest number of people infected per head of population are Yorkshire and the Humber, the North West and North East.
Secondary-school-age children and young adults are seeing the highest infection rates.Secondary-school-age children and young adults are seeing the highest infection rates.
But this information is based on a relatively small number of people testing positive in each age group and region, so there is a wide margin for error. This information is based on a relatively small number of people testing positive in each age group and region, so there is a wide margin for error.
LOCKDOWN LOOK-UP: The rules in your areaLOCKDOWN LOOK-UP: The rules in your area
THREE TIERS: How will the system work?THREE TIERS: How will the system work?
TESTING: How do I get a virus test?TESTING: How do I get a virus test?
THE R NUMBER: What it means and why it mattersTHE R NUMBER: What it means and why it matters
LOCAL LOCKDOWNS: What happens if you have one?LOCAL LOCKDOWNS: What happens if you have one?
TEST AND TRACE: How does it work?TEST AND TRACE: How does it work?
In Scotland, an estimated 45,700 people had the virus in the week to 21 November - one person in every 115, up from one in 155 the previous week.In Scotland, an estimated 45,700 people had the virus in the week to 21 November - one person in every 115, up from one in 155 the previous week.
But the ONS says the results are based on modelling and "should be interpreted with caution".But the ONS says the results are based on modelling and "should be interpreted with caution".
In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland the devolved administrations have the power to set their own coronavirus regulations, though all four UK nations have agreed a joint plan for Christmas.In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland the devolved administrations have the power to set their own coronavirus regulations, though all four UK nations have agreed a joint plan for Christmas.
The ONS figures are one source of data which helps the government's scientific advisers estimate the R, or reproduction, number of the virus every week.
The government's daily figures for confirmed UK cases of coronavirus are often much lower than the ONS because they only count people with symptoms testing positive.
On Wednesday, the government reported that 18,213 people tested positive and 696 people had died within 28 days of a positive test.