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.
13. Grimsargh & Goosnargh
Grimsargh & Goosnargh had 1003.7 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 32.7% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
14. Plungington & University
Plungington & University had 535.3 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 30.8% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
15. Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches had 744.9 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 29.5% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
16. St Matthew's. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
St Matthew's had 304.1 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 28.6% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard