So there were no tiered restrictions in place before 5th Nov? No partial lockdowns in Scotland and Wales?
If restrictions hadn't been imposed then figures would've gone upwards.
If restrictions had been lifted the figures would've sky-rocketed and further overwhelmed the NHS etc.
Today Northamptonshire
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The news came just hours after the county's Public Health Director revealed there had been a "significant increase" in outbreaks of the virus at the two hospitals.
Lucy Wightman said: "The position has unfortunately deteriorated in the last few days."
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Not a uniform picture
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The ONS said: "Over the last week, infection rates have continued to increase in some parts to the UK — London, the East of England and the South East — however rates now appear to be decreasing in the North West and the East Midlands."
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Doesn't sound too good
Link
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A meeting to discuss military support for Hull has been held over what is being called the city's "Covid-19 emergency".
Hull continues to have the worst infection rates in England, with 748 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to 15 November.
The gathering, between council leaders, MPs and the government's Covid-19 taskforce, was described as "positive".
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