LONDON - There has been a “strong decline” in levels of Covid-19 infections in England since January, say scientists tracking the epidemic.
Imperial College London’s React study found infections have dropped by two-thirds across England since lockdown began, with an 80% fall in London.
Infections are now at a similar level to where they were when React reported in September, increasing pressure on British Prime Miniter Boris Johnson to ease restrictions.
Speaking yesterday the prime minister said it was “absolutely right” to take a “data not dates” approach to ending the lockdown.
