ONS C19 Survey published this morning -data based on swabs take up to 29th or 30th June, depending on nation.
The percentage of people testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) continued to increase across the UK, likely caused by increases in infections compatible with Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5.
In England, the estimated number of people testing positive for COVID-19 was 2,154,000 (95% credible interval: 2,062,600 to 2,247,100), equating to 3.95% of the population, or around 1 in 25 people.
In Wales, the estimated number of people testing positive for COVID-19 was 149,700 (95% credible interval: 125,800 to 174,200), equating to 4.93% of the population, or around 1 in 20 people.
In Northern Ireland, the estimated number of people testing positive for COVID-19 was 98,400 (95% credible interval: 82,900 to 115,100), equating to 5.36% of the population, or around 1 in 19 people.
In Scotland, the estimated number of people testing positive for COVID-19 was 312,800 (95% credible interval: 276,100 to 350,400), equating to 5.94% of the population, or around 1 in 17 people.