The Government's reasoning behind the decision to place Lancashire into Tier 3 was due to the continued pressure on the county's health service, despite improving Covid rates in some areas.
As Preston settles into the new restrictions we've looked at the latest data which reveals where cases of Covid are dropping fastest across the city.
The figures, from Public Health England, show which neighbourhoods saw a decrease in cases for the seven days to November 26, 2020.
According to the latest data only Haslam Park and Frenchwood & Fishwick recorded an increase in cases during the same seven day period.
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.
Please note that the images used for illustrative purposes only and not linked to the data.
Below are all areas in Preston, listed from lowest to highest percentage decrease.
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1. Cadley & College - 14.3% drop in cases
There were 24 cases recorded in Cadley & College, down 14.3%. The current rolling case rate is 304.6 which is above the national average.
2. Plungington & University - 15.2% drop in cases
There were 28 cases recorded in Plungington & University, down 15.2%. The current rolling case rate is 222.6 which is above the national average.
3. Fulwood - 16.1% drop in cases
There were 26 cases recorded in Fulwood, down 16.1%. The current rolling case rate is 293.7 which is above the national average.
4. Ribbleton - 20% drop in cases
There were 12 cases recorded in Ribbleton, down 20%. The current rolling case rate is 117.4 which is below the national average.