According to official figures from the UK Government, two neighbourhoods saw positive infection rates per 100,000 people rise by 200% between August 31 and September 14, with three others increasing by 100% or more. Five areas saw a decline.
As the UK’s chief medical officers recommend vaccinating children aged 12 to 15, we can reveal where Covid cases have surged most since children returned to school in Chorley.
9. Coppull
The case rate in Coppull has risen by 19%, from 308.2 to 367.4 between 31 August and 14 September.
10. Euxton
The case rate in Euxton has fallen by 8%, from 459.7 to 424.4 between 31 August and 14 September.
11. Chorley Town and South
The case rate in Chorley Town and South has fallen by 11%, from 373.6 to 333.2 between 31 August and 14 September.
12. Croston and Mawdesley
The case rate in Croston and Mawdesley has fallen by 17%, from 440.7 to 365.1 between 31 August and 14 September.