Figures from Public Health England show the seven-day rolling rate of new cases up to October 23.
The seven–day rates are expressed per 100,000 population and are calculated by dividing the seven day count by the area population and multiplying by 100,000, the government health body have said.
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Below are the areas with a coronavirus rate of over 500 new cases in every 100,000 people, from lowest to highest.
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1. Brookfield & Holme Slack
In the Brookfield & Holme Slack neighbourhood, there was an average virus rate of 530.9 cases in every 100,000 people, recorded over the seven days to October 23.
2. Fulwood
In the Fulwood neighbourhood, there was an average virus rate of 542.1 cases in every 100,000 people, recorded over the seven days to October 23.
3. St Matthew's
In the St Matthew's neighbourhood, there was an average virus rate of 575.1 cases in every 100,000 people, recorded over the seven days to October 23.
4. St George's
In the St George's neighbourhood, there was an average virus rate of 595.8 cases in every 100,000 people, recorded over the seven days to October 23.