Official figures from the UK Government show infection rates in the North West increased by 20% between August 31 and September 7, with positive infection rates per 100,000 people starting at 316.8 and then rising to 380.2.
Meanwhile in Preston, two neighbourhoods saw cases rise by more than 300% during the same period, with five areas seeing cases fall.
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 Preston.
13. Ingol
The case rate in Ingol has fallen by 8%, from 215.9 to 199.3 between 31 August and 7 September.
14. Cadley and College
The case rate in Cadley and College has fallen by 19%, from 342.7 to 279.3 between 31 August and 7 September.
15. Ashton-on-RIbble and Larches
The case rate in Ashton-on-RIbble and Larches has fallen by 19%, from 300.1 to 243.8 between 31 August and 7 September.
16. St George’s
The case rate in St George’s has fallen by 33%, from 249.4 to 166.3 between 31 August and 7 September.