Head of Office for National Statistics says growth in Covid infections is ‘slowing’ as UK records 168 more coronavirus deaths – up by 12 from the week before – and 24,962 new cases

The Head of the Office for National Statistics has announced that growth in coronavirus infections is ‘slowing’ as the UK recorded 168 more Covid deaths and 24,962 new cases.   Today’s death toll, which is usually lower on Sunday and Monday due to weekend reporting lags, is up by just 12 from last Sunday – in a sign that fatalities may be flattening out.     It comes after a leading statistician has said that growth in infections is ‘slowing’ too. Some 24,962 new confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported today – just five more than last Sunday. Professor Sir Ian Diamond says that while there remains an increase in the number of Covid cases, the data shows a ‘slowdown in the rate of growth’, providing a small ray of hope for an end to harsh countrywide restrictions.  He told Sky’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday that Britain is in the grip of a second wave spurred on by teenagers and young adults – who are also starting to see a drop in the rate of infections. Sir Ian, head of the Office for National Statistics, said: ’The good news is – yes – we are seeing a slow down in the rate of growth…. Read full this story

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