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<p>We are working with local authorities and other community partners to minimise
the risk of local outbreaks occurring to respond swiftly and effectively to stop the
spread of COVID-19. As of 18 December, we have over 270 local contact tracing partnerships
in place, with more in implementation. In the week 3 to 9 December, 96.6% of contacts
where communication details were given were reached and told to self-isolate, an increase
from 92.5% in the previous week.</p><p>To support these local responses, we have already
made £700 million additional funding available for local authorities in England to
develop robust, tailored outbreak control plans to identify and contain potential
outbreaks.</p>
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