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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13. Ribbleton - cases up 64.3%
There were 23 cases recorded in Ribbleton, up 64.3%. The current rolling case rate is 225.0.
14. St George's - cases up 68.8%
There were 27 cases recorded in St George's, up 68.8%. The current rolling case rate is 374.1.
15. Plungington & University - cases up 84.2%
There were 35 cases recorded in Plungington & University, up 84.2%. The current rolling case rate is 278.3.
16. Brookfield & Holme Slack - cases up 162.5%
There were 42 cases recorded in Brookfield & Holme Slack, up 162.5%. The current rolling case rate is 412.9.