Coronavirus end in sight: england r-rate drops to 0. 88 as cases fall

In their REACT study, Imperial and Ipsos Mori concluded the R-rate has now fallen to 0.88 in England. The R-rate is the number of secondhand infections and needs to drop below one in order

to curb the number of infections. The study, which involved 105,000 swab tests between November 13 to 24, showed 0.96 of the country's population had the virus. That number is a 30

percent drop in infections compared with the previous findings on November 2. Professor Paul Elliott said of the REACT study's findings: "We’re seeing a fall in infections at the

national level and in particular across regions that were previously worst affected. "These trends suggest that the tiered approach helped to curb infections in these areas and that

lockdown has added to this effect. “As we approach a challenging time of year, it’s even more vital that through our actions and behaviours we all play our part in helping to keep the virus

at bay.” Of the 105,123 swab test analysed, the study found 821 were positive meaning 96 per 10,000 were infected.  On November 2, the research showed more than one in 80 people had the

virus before the second national lockdown occurred.  Between October 26 to November 2, the rate stood at 132 per 10,000 people.  According to the data, the study showed the number of people

being infected was found to be halving every 37 days.  JUST IN: BREXIT LIVE: 'WE NEED BRITISH WATERS!' EU ADMITS PANIC He added: "Thanks to the huge efforts of the public over

the last few weeks we have been able to get the virus better under control to keep our NHS open. "This latest data shows we must maintain our resolve and we cannot afford to take our

foot off the pedal just yet despite the very encouraging fall in cases and advances in vaccines. “The next few weeks and months are the busiest time of year for our NHS, so it’s vital we all

continue to follow new local restrictions, wash our hands, wear a face covering and observe social distancing.” The news of the fall in the country's R-rate comes as a welcome boost

for the Prime Minister ahead of the revised tier system on December 2.  The majority of the country will be placed in Tier 3 or Tier 2 from December 2.  However, ahead of the start of the

new system, Mr Johnson is facing pressure from some MPs within his party over certain areas being placed in the highest level of restrictions.  Approximately, 60 MPs have claimed they will

not support the Government during a vote on the measures on December 2.  In order to try and stop a party rebellion, Mr Johnson had offered the chance to vote on the measures in the new

year.  He also indicated the measures could end on February 3.