Covid-19 infections in Blackpool had been falling since March, however, during the first two weeks of June the town has seen cases continue to rise.
According to the latest government data, Blackpool recorded a rate of 120.7 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to June 15 – with 167 people testing positive for the virus, an increase of 79.6%.
Data for the last five days is unavailable as it may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Here we reveal the areas of Blackpool with the biggest increase in Covid-19 cases in the week leading up to June 15.
7. Common Edge
In the seven days up to June 15, Common Edge recorded a case rate of 148.6 per 100,000 people. A total of 12 cases were recorded - a rise of 148.6%. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
8. Hawes Side
In the seven days up to June 15, Hawes Side recorded a case rate of 84.0 per 100,000 people. A total of 6 cases were recorded - a rise of 100%. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
9. South Promenade & Seasiders Way
In the seven days up to June 15, South Promenade & Seasiders Way recorded a case rate of 151.7 per 100,000 people. A total of 9 cases were recorded - a rise of 80%. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
10. Hoohill
In the seven days up to June 15, Hoohill recorded a case rate of 199.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 12 cases were recorded - a rise of 71.4%. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
11. Park Road
In the seven days up to June 15, Park Road recorded a case rate of 146.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 11 cases were recorded - a rise of 37.5%. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
12. Central Blackpool
In the seven days up to June 15, Central Blackpool recorded a case rate of 57 per 100,000 people. A total of 4 cases were recorded - a rise of 33.3%. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard