Face coverings become compulsory again on public transport and in shops from Tuesday and teachers and pupils in Year 7 and above are now being “strongly advised” to wear masks in communal areas outside classrooms in England.
But some experts suggested the advice is not strong enough and have questioned why people should wear a face covering on a train or in a shop but not in a pub.
As the debate continues, the average Covid infection rate across the UK as of November 25 stood at 433.8 cases per 100,000 people. Closer to home, the North West is at 384.5 with Preston at 312.2.
Nine areas of the city have a rate currently above the national average but the latest figures show 10 areas of Preston saw cases fall in the last week with five rising, some significantly, and two staying the same.
Here is the full breakdown for all neighbourhoods in Preston.
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5. Brookfield and Holme Slack
Brookfield and Holme Slack had a rate of 349.6 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 28.6% from the week before.
6. City Centre
Preston City Centre had a rate of 189.0 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, the same as the week before.
7. Lea and Marina
Lea and Marina had a rate of 542.8 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, the same as the week before.
8. Grimsargh and Goosnargh
Grimsargh and Goosnargh had a rate of 401.5 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a fall of 3.7% from the week before.