Professor Neil Ferguson, an epidemiologist from Imperial College London and former member of the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), has predicted a “large wave” in Autumn after pupils begin mixing in schools.
Here are the neighbourhoods where Covid cases rose the most in the seven days to 20 August/22 August.
7. Little Bispham & Anchorsholme
Little Bispham & Anchorsholme had 786.5 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 42.9% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
8. Churchtown
Churchtown had 781.8 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 40.9% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
9. Squires Gate
Squires Gate had 771.7 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 39.5% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
10. South Promenade & Seasiders Way
South Promenade & Seasiders Way had 370.9 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 37.5% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
11. Warbreck & Bispham Road
Warbreck & Bispham Road had 688.0 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 36.6% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
12. Warbreck & Bispham Road
Little Marton & Marton Moss Side had 646.0 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 29.4% from the week before. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard