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TThe estimated number of coronavirus cases in England has risen 60 percent in a week, new data from the Office for National Statistics shows.
There were around 9,600 new coronavirus infections a day in England, up from 6,000 the week before, according to its new surveillance survey that tests thousands of private households for the virus every seven days.
It was estimated that 103,600 people had Covid-19 from September 13 to 19, which would be equivalent to about one in every 500 people.
The ONS said: “The estimate shows that the number of infections has increased in recent weeks.
“In recent weeks, there has been clear evidence of an increase in the number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in all age groups, with the current highest rates in the 17-24 age group.
“There is evidence of higher infection rates in the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, London and the North East.”
The ONS also estimated that during the week of September 13-19, 10,800 people in Wales had Covid-19, which is equivalent to one in 300 people. There are currently six local closures in the Welsh regions, with the capital Cardiff set to become the seventh as his council considers further measures.
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