Weekly infection survey suggests prevalence of coronavirus is declining in England

There has been a decrease in the number of people testing positive for coronavirus for the first time since the end of August, according to the latest NHS test and trace report (pdf).

The figures, published by the Department for Health and Social Care show that 152,660 people tested positive for coronavirus in the week ending 18 November, a decrease of 9% compared to the previous week. Last week the figures showed an increase of 11%.

From Tony Roe, a BBC correspondent covering the east Midlands

Looks like the whole East Midlands going into Tier 3 from next week. But the postcode checker has crashed before a full check can be done @bbcemt pic.twitter.com/RTXZTf78U4

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