This week, the Covid test positivity rate in England continued to rise, but stayed below baseline activity levels.

Daily test positivity rate for all Covid tests in England mapped on to activity thresholds developed using the Mean Standard Deviation Method approach: Nov 20, 2022 toSep 6, 2026.

The experimental thresholds are calculated using historic data and this means that the thresholds are relative to prior year trends and, consequently, may be updated.
Chart: Bob HawkinsSource: UKHSAGet the data