The Prime Minister is expected to tell people later today that it will be left to their judgment how to reduce the risk posed by the virus, rather than expecting the Government to set out restrictions in law.
The approach is expected to mean that from “freedom day” in a fortnight’s time, face masks will no longer be required in many settings and social distancing restrictions will be removed in pubs and restaurants.
The latest figures show that 18 neighbourhoods in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble recorded a rate of higher than 400 per 100,000 in the latest seven-day period, the last week in June.
As restrictions stay in place for a few more weeks, we reveal which neighbourhoods had the highest rates per 100,000 people between 22 and 29 June.
5. Longsands
29 new cases were recorded, an increase of 38.1%. The current rolling rate is 438.5.
6. Coppull
37 new cases were recorded, an decrease of 9.8%. The current rolling rate is 442.1.
7. Croston & Mawdesley
36 new cases were recorded, an increase of 28.6%. The current rolling rate is 446.0.
8. Walton-le-Dale
33 new cases were recorded, an increase of 6.5%. The current rolling rate is 456.0.