Covid in schools: The areas in Fleetwood, Cleveleys, Poulton, Garstang and Over Wyre that have seen the biggest rise in infection rates as pupils went back to school
Covid infection rates have surged in most areas of Wyre since children returned to the classroom.
By Colin Ainscough
Published 20th Sep 2021, 12:20 BST
Updated 20th Sep 2021, 13:21 BST
Official figures from the UK Government show infection rates per 100,000 people in the North West increased from 317.7 to 318.4 between August 31 and September 14.
Meanwhile in Wyre, some neighbourhoods saw cases rise by more than 100% during the same period, with only one area seeing cases fall.
As the UK’s chief medical officers recommend vaccinating children aged 12 to 15, we can reveal where Covid cases have surged most since children returned to school in Wyre.
As the UK’s chief medical officers recommend vaccinating children aged 12 to 15, we can reveal where Covid cases have surged most since children returned to school in Wyre.
7. Pilling, Great Eccleston & Inskip
The case rate in Pilling, Great Eccleston & Inskip has risen by 44%, from 271.9 to 392.7 between August 31 and September 14.