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.
9. Ingol
Ingol had 746.6 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 46.7% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
10. Preston Town Centre
Preston City Centre had 521.9 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 45.0% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
11. Broughton & Wychnor
Broughton & Wychnor had 1149.3 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 37.9% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
12. Ribbleton
Ribbleton had 405.9 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 36.7% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard