Coronavirus Covid-19 Infection Survey, UK: 19 February 2021

19th February 2021

From the Office for National Statistics published 19 February 2021.

In England, the percentage of people testing positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) decreased in the week ending 12 February 2021; we estimate that 481,300 people within the community population in England had COVID-19 (95% credible interval: 451,600 to 512,400), equating to around 1 in 115 people.

In Wales, the percentage of people testing positive decreased in the week ending 12 February 2021; we estimate that 24,600 people in Wales had COVID-19 (95% credible interval: 20,100 to 29,400), equating to around 1 in 125 people.

In Northern Ireland, the percentage of people testing positive decreased in the week ending 12 February 2021; we estimate that 17,800 people in Northern Ireland had COVID-19 (95% credible interval: 13,900 to 22,400), equating to around 1 in 105 people.

In Scotland, the percentage of people testing positive decreased in the week ending 12 February 2021; we estimate that 29,200 people in Scotland had COVID-19 (95% credible interval: 24,300 to 34,600) equating to around 1 in 180 people.

To see more stats on this topic go to

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/conditionsanddiseases/bulletins/coronaviruscovid19infectionsurveypilot/19february2021