The UK government is due to make its final assessment on 14 June, a week before all restrictions on social contact are due to end, but if cases continue to increase, it is likely the roadmap could be delayed. A total of 80 per cent of local areas in England have seen a rise in coronavirus rate over the last week, while only 19 per cent have seen a fall and five areas remain unchanged, Public Health England data shows. Listed are the 15 areas of England which have the highest rate of Covid-19 cases right now. Figures are based on the number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in the seven days to 4 June, compared with figures for the previous week up to 28 May. Images are for illustrative purposes.
5. Hyndburn
Hyndburn had a rate of 273.9 per 100,000 (222 new cases) in the week to 4 June. This is up from 175.2 per 100,000 (142 cases) in the week to 28 May. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
6. South Ribble
South Ribble had a rate of 252.7 per 100,000 (280 new cases) in the week to 4 June. This is up from 111.0 per 100,000 (123 cases) in the week to 28 May. Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS
7. Ribble Valley
Ribble Valley had a rate of 244.7 per 100,000 (149 new cases) in the week to 4 June. This is up from 147.8 per 100,000 (90 cases) in the week to 28 May. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
8. Salford
Salford had a rate of 231.8 per 100,000 (600 new cases) in the week to 4 June. This is up from 116.3 per 100,000 (301 cases) in the week to 28 May. Photo: OLI SCARFF