Britain records just 8,489 Covid cases in lowest daily rise since October 2

Britain records just 8,489 Covid cases in lowest daily rise since October 2 with infections falling 20% in a week – while deaths continue to tumble with another 548 victims

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Britain today recorded just 8,489 Covid cases in the lowest daily rise since October 2, while deaths are continuing to tumble with another 548 victims.

Department of Health data shows infections have fallen by 20 per cent on last Tuesday, when 10,625 positive tests were recorded. It follows a blip yesterday, which saw the first week-on-week increase in cases in six weeks. 

Government statistics also reveal deaths have fallen by 30 per cent. Almost 800 laboratory-confirmed fatalities were added to the official toll this time last week.