The new lockdown rules mean that all non-essential shops and businesses will be forced to close, schools will move to remote learning and there will be tighter restrictions on when people can leave their homes.
Here is the latest Public Health England data, which show the the case rate for each area of Preston for the seven days to December 30, 2020.
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 data below includes every area of the city, with areas listed where cases are falling fastest first, followed by areas where cases are rising, from lowest to highest percentage. (Please note that the images used for illustrative purposes only and not linked to the data.).
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1. Ingol - cases down 9.1%
There were 10 cases recorded in Ingol, down 9.1%. The current rolling case rate is 166.1.
2. Broughton & Wychnor - cases down 17.6%
There were 28 cases recorded in Broughton & Wychnor, down 17.6%. The current rolling case rate is 383.0.
3. Longsands - cases down 20.8%
There were 19 cases recorded in Longsands, down 20.8%. The current rolling case rate is 287.3.
4. Lea & Marina - cases down 20.8%
There were 19 cases recorded in Lea & Marina, down 20.8%. The current rolling case rate is 291.7.