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.
13. Chorley
Chorley had a rate of 157.3 per 100,000 (186 new cases) in the week to 4 June. This is up from 93.9 per 100,000 (111 cases) in the week to 28 May. Photo: Leon Neal
14. Wigan
Wigan had a rate of 149.4 per 100,000 (491 new cases) in the week to 4 June. This is up from 79.7 per 100,000 (262 cases) in the week to 28 May. Photo: Ian Forsyth
15. Rochdale
Rochdale had a rate of 134.4 per 100,000 (319 new cases) in the week to 4 June. This is up from 91.3 per 100,000 (203 cases) in the week to 28 May. Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS