The Covid-19 infection rate has started falling in Havering - Credit: PA/Jane Barlow Havering’s coronavirus infection rate has fallen, week-on-week, for three days in a row, suggesting that lockdown may finally be working. However, the borough’s infection rate remains high and its hospital trust continues to face enormous pressure. Between Thursday, January 7, and Saturday, January 9, Havering’s infection rate fell each day, compared to the previous week. On January 7, the borough had 1,129 confirmed cases per 100,000 residents. Although a very high rate, that was down 11 per cent on a week earlier. You may also want to watch: On January 8, the infection rate rose slightly to 1,144 cases – but that was still 14.1pc lower than the previous week.