Latest weekly figure of 9,864 is highest since test and trace began at end of May
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The number of people in England who tested positive for coronavirus rose by 43% in a week, according to the latest test-and-trace figures, providing further evidence of a rise in infections.
The NHS statistics show 9,864 new people tested positive in the week ending 2 September, the highest weekly number since test and trace was launched at the end of May.
