We are seeing a dramatic collapse in new infections.
Just over two weeks ago the daily figure was 6111, we're now seeing it drop below 2500.
Some very encouraging reports coming from London too where a tiny number of new cases are being recorded.
Really good news.
There is a real chance that the virus will burn out naturally before any vaccine is developed.
We are seeing a roughly similar pattern everywhere - I suspect we have more immunity than estimated.
We need to keep slowing the virus, but it could be petering out by itself.
@pandocruises still not had a reply to the message I sent you about our refund for our cruise that was cancelled in March ... can someone please get back to me thank you
The Government believes that the R0 value is below 1 in the community - good news.
Crucially, this means one positive patient is infecting fewer than one other person.
If we can keep it under 1 it means we are starving the virus of healthy hosts.
Let's keep it up.
It's really encouraging news that we are seeing a plateauing of hospital admissions.
NHS England's Prof Stephen Powis has pointed to the 'increasing evidence' of this.
Both cases and hospitalisations are plateauing - this is extremely positive progress.
@reallorraine was heartbreaking watching you getting upset while talking to your daughter ... must be so hard with her being so far away ,we are all feeling this at this strange time no matter where they are 😢stay safe Rosie