Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - BBCNEWS - 20210617:09:02:00
Watching in the uk or around the world. new data suggests that the covid epidemic in england is growing — mainly driven by younger age groups who are not yet vaccinated. the analysis from imperial college london's react—1 study looked at the period from 20th may to 7thjune and found that of the over 108,000 people tested 135 were positive — which is a rise from 0.1% to 0.15%. most of the cases were found among five— to 12—year—olds — and 18— to 24—year—olds. the r number — which is the number of people the average infected person would infect — was an estimated 1.44. th...