Chart showing the estimated percentage of the population in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland testing positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) on nose and throat swabs.

Official reported estimates of the rate of COVID-19 infections in the community in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Modelled estimates are used to calculate the official reported estimate. The model smooths the series to understand the trend and is revised each week to incorporate new test results.

Source: Office for National Statistics – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey