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.
9. Manchester
Manchester had a rate of 224.1 per 100,000 (1,239 new cases) in the week to 4 June. This is up from 111.4 per 100,000 (616 cases) in the week to 28 May. Photo: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA
10. Preston
Preston had a rate of 199.8 per 100,000 (286 new cases) in the week to 4 June. This is up from 120.2 per 100,000 (172 cases) in the week to 28 May. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
11. Bury
Bury had a rate of 199.0 per 100,000 (380 new cases) in the week to 4 June. This is up from 115.7 per 100,000 (221 cases) in the week to 28 May. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
12. Stockport
Stockport had a rate of 187.1 per 100,000 (549 new cases) in the week to 4 June. This is up from 71.6 per 100,000 (210 cases) in the week to 28 May. Photo: Leon Neal