The recent findings from the REal-time Assessment of Community Transmission (REACT) study show that cases are rising across all age groups across England,With the pace accelerating, the study estimates the number of people infected is now doubling every nine days, as reported in BBC News. Professor Steven Riley, one of the study’s authors, speaking to BBC Radio’s 4 programme discussed the government’s continued efforts to focus on local regional restrictions across England, and the benefits of a national approach soon.