Meanwhile 7 areas in the city have recorded a fall in the number of new cases in the same period.
Here are the areas of Preston which have seen a rise in cases in the week to July 23, listed from lowest to highest percentage increase.
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5. Cadley & College
Cadley & College recorded 21 new cases in the last week and has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 16.7%
6. Broughton & Wychnor
Broughton & Wychnor recorded 49 new cases in the last week and has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 22.5%
7. Grimsargh & Goosnargh
Grimsargh & Goosnargh recorded 36 new cases in the last week and has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 28.6%
8. Frenchwood & Fishwick
Frenchwood & Fishwick recorded 44 new cases in the last week and has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 37.5%