The latest data comes on the day that most people in England will have to start paying for Covid-19 tests
ONS officials say that is the highest number seen since its survey began at the end of April 2020.
The ONS survey tests thousands of people randomly in households across the UK - whether or not they have symptoms. One in 13 people in England had coronavirus - about 7.6% of the population, up from 6.4% the week beforeOne in 12 people in Scotland - or 8.6% , down from 9% the week beforeIn England and Wales infections continued to rise, while overall trends in Scotland and Northern Ireland were uncertain.
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