Covid-19 cases are rising exponentially across England driven by younger and mostly unvaccinated age groups, according to scientists.
A study commissioned by the government found that infections increased by 50% between 3 May and 7 June, coinciding with the rise of the Delta coronavirus variant that is now dominant in the UK.
Data from nearly 110,000 swab tests carried out across England between 20 May and 7 June suggests Covid cases are doubling every 11 days, with the highest prevalence in the north-west and one in 670 people infected.
MPs have approved an extension of coronavirus restrictions in England until 19 July, despite a rebellion by Conservative backbenchers.
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