Professor Neil Ferguson, an epidemiologist from Imperial College London and former member of the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), has predicted a “large wave” in Autumn after pupils begin mixing in schools.
Here are the neighbourhoods where Covid cases rose or fell the most in the seven days to 20 August/22 August.
5. Brookfield & Holme Slack
Brookfield & Holme Slack had 602.1 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 82.3% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
6. St George's
St George's had 312.4 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 76.9% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
7. Cadley & College
Cadley & College had 869.3 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 58.1% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
8. Fulwood
Fulwood had 794.8 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 54.4% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard