Publication of weekly Test and Trace statistics

Thursday, 18 June 2020 12:38

Statistics covering the second week of operation [4 – 10 June] of the new NHS Test and Trace service have been published today. This is the second set of data on NHS Test and Trace to be published. Over the coming weeks, this data will be integrated with those from other parts of NHS Test and Trace to provide an end-to-end view of the service that follows the journey taken by people accessing NHS Test and Trace. This will include...Request free trial

Statistics covering the second week of operation [4 – 10 June] of the new NHS Test and Trace service have been published today.

This is the second set of data on NHS Test and Trace to be published. Over the coming weeks, this data will be integrated with those from other parts of NHS Test and Trace to provide an end-to-end view of the service that follows the journey taken by people accessing NHS Test and Trace. This will include both the numbers of people engaged and the speed of the journey through the service, including data on test turnaround times.
This approach is supported by the Office for National Statistics and UK Statistics Authority who are working closely with NHS Test and Trace on the development of this weekly release and the wider granular approach to data in the programme.
This week’s data shows that:

(73.4%) 4,366 of the people who had tested positive for coronavirus were reached by our contact tracers and asked to share details of their close contacts.
(90.6%) 40,690 of close contacts were reached and advised to self-isolate. This compares to 90.5% in the previous week.

In total, since 28 May 2020:

(72.6%) 10,192 of the people who tested positive for coronavirus were reached by our contact tracers and asked to share details of their close contacts.
(90.6%) 87,639 of close contacts were reached and advised to self-isolate.

Executive Chair of NHS Test and Trace, Dido Harding, said:

“NHS Test and Trace is working to stop the spread of coronavirus and undoubtedly helping to save lives. Building on our previous work, this week’s data shows that tens of thousands more people who may have otherwise unwittingly spread the virus are now remaining safely at home.

“Our efforts continue to reach more people who may be at risk of passing the virus on, and I am grateful for the support the public has already shown to protect those around them.

“We continue to rely on everyone to play their part and we urge those with symptoms to book a test immediately, and those contacted by the NHS Test and Trace service to follow the advice they receive.”

Notes to editors:

Please note that figures for last week’s release have been revised. These revisions are for two reasons:

The figures presented are based on a data cut a number of days after the end of the reporting period, to give time for cases reported at the end of the 7 day period to have an outcome. Some cases may continue to be in progress after this period, and therefore data may need to be revised over time.
Public Health England (PHE) carried out an audit exercise on historic complex cases and contacts, which has increased the numbers previously reported.
Based on this revised methodology, the revised figures for 28 May-3 June are:

46,949 (90.5%) of close contacts were reached and advised to self-isolate.
5,826 (72.0%) of the people who had tested positive for coronavirus were reached by our contact tracers and asked to share details of their close contacts.