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Coronavirus R number falls below one in UK for first time since July
Reproduction number estimated to be between 0.7 and 0.9, suggesting epidemic is shrinking
The reproduction number, or R value, of coronavirus has fallen below one for the first time since July and is estimated to be between 0.7 and 0.9 across the UK.
In a sign that lockdown restrictions may be having an impact and the epidemic is shrinking, scientists advising the government gave their most optimistic outlook for the R number since cases fell last summer.
Read the original article at The Guardian