About the Data

Cases

The UK is still limiting its coronavirus testing to those who show respiratory symptoms and go to a hospital, as well as some of those in key worker positions. As a result, the actual number of cases is likely to be much higher than officially reported. The cases recorded on this site may be used to identify the number of individuals with severe symptoms or who are among the key workers who have been tested for the virus without severe symptoms.

Deaths

The number of deaths reported on this site is calculated based on figures from the UK government, national governments, and the data released by the Office for National Statistics. Sources: coronavirus.data.gov.uk, ONS , Scottish Government, the Department of Health NI, and Public Health Wales.



Additionally, the number of deaths in the UK is higher than the reported totals by each national government.

All deaths that occur in England and Wales are also reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The data can be found on the ONS site every week or on the ONS page on CoronaInfoUK.

Tests

The data concerning testing in the UK has changed considerably. In recent months, it has been revealed that the total number of tests reported by the UK included tests that were not completed, as well as antibodies testing and surveillance testing. Additionally, the UK government has not released the number of individuals tested since May 22. As a result, the reported testing data for the UK should not be considered a reliable source of information.