This week, the Covid test positivity rate increased slightly but stayed well below the baseline threshold for activity.

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 to Feb 8, 2026.

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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 dataCreated with Datawrapper