This week the R number has stayed stable across the UK at 09 to 1.1 - but with levels of COVID19 varying significantly in different areas of the UK, how much does this really tell us? Sky's RowlsManthorpe takes a look at the latest stats. Latest:
He complained parts of the city have been"left without much testing locally at all" - with one drive-through centre running"way below capacity".
While the UK-wide R number - the average number of people someone with COVID-19 passes it on to - stayed the same at between 0.9 and 1.1. Casinos, ice skating rinks, bowling alleys, exhibition halls, conference centres and indoor play areas will be allowed to reopen in Lancashire, West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester - apart from Bolton
All current restrictions will remain in place in Bolton as case numbers are not low enough to justify relaxing measures
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