Meanwhile, 4 areas in the resort have recorded a fall in the number of new cases in the same period.
This comes as the first major report on the Covid-19 pandemic revealed that serious errors at the hands of the Government and scientific advisors cost lives during the Covid-19.
Here are the areas of Blackpool which have seen a rise in cases in the week to October 8, 2021, listed from highest to lowest percentage increase.
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1. Norbreck & Bispham
The Covid case rate in Norbreck & Bispham has risen from 215.2 to 506.5 per 100,000 people in the last seven days, an increase of 135.4%.
2. North East Centre
The Covid case rate in North East Centre has risen from 291 to 669.2 per 100,000 people in the last seven days, an increase of 130%.
3. Squires Gate
The Covid case rate in Squires Gate has risen from 321.5 to 591.6 per 100,000 people in the last seven days, an increase of 84%.
4. Churchtown
The Covid case rate in Churchtown has risen from 340.5 to 580.1 per 100,000 people in the last seven days, an increase of 70.4%.
5. Little Bispham & Anchorsholme
The Covid case rate in Little Bispham & Anchorsholme has risen from 301.5 to 511.2 per 100,000 people in the last seven days, an increase of 69.6%.
6. North Shore
The Covid case rate in North Shore has risen from 283.8 to 467.4 per 100,000 people in the last seven days, an increase of 64.7%.