Thread 1/4: Coronavirus press conference slides (12 October 2020)
🔵 ONS COVID-19 household infection survey estimates of infection rates in England
🔵 Geographical spread of COVID-19 in England
🔵 Geographical spread of COVID-19 in England (Ages 60+)
Thread 2/4: Coronavirus press conference slides (12 October 2020)
🔵ONS COVID-19 household infection survey estimates of infection rates in England by region (3 slides)
Thread 3/4: Coronavirus press conference slides (12 October 2020)
🔵 Estimate of weekly rate of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population in England by region and age group
🔵 Weekly COVID-19 hospital admission rates in England by age group
Today PM @BorisJohnson has announced an additional £3bn to support the NHS in England this winter.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will also receive additional funds.
The Nightingale hospitals will be maintained until the end of March, providing additional capacity if needed and allowing the NHS to carry out routine treatments and procedures.
We will make funding available, allowing the NHS to continue using private hospital capacity.