These are the 15 areas of the UK with the highest Covid rates per 100,000 people in the seven days to 23 July 2020, according to government data (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Revealed: the 15 areas in the UK with the highest Covid cases

By Helen Johnson

29th Jul 2021, 4:47pm

Covid cases are continuing to rise in some areas of the UK - but which areas currently have the highest number of coronavirus cases?

These are the 15 areas of the UK with the highest Covid rates per 100,000 people in the seven days to 23 July 2020, according to government data.

Covid rate per 100,000 people in the seven days to 23 July: 725.1

5. North East Lincolnshire

Covid rate per 100,000 people in the seven days to 23 July: 725.1 Photo: Shutterstock

Covid rate per 100,000 people in the seven days to 23 July: 711.1

6. Hartlepool

Covid rate per 100,000 people in the seven days to 23 July: 711.1 Photo: Shutterstock

Covid rate per 100,000 people in the seven days to 23 July: 700.1

7. South Tyneside

Covid rate per 100,000 people in the seven days to 23 July: 700.1 Photo: Shutterstock

Covid rate per 100,000 people in the seven days to 23 July: 698.1

8. Copeland

Covid rate per 100,000 people in the seven days to 23 July: 698.1 Photo: Shutterstock

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