The high rate of infections comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson lifted all remaining legal coronavirus restrictions in England on the so-called ‘freedom day’ on 19 July. The Government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has warned that hospitalisations could reach more than 1,000 per day now lockdown rules are no longer in place, although it is expected that figures should be lower than previously due to the protection from vaccinations. Listed are the 10 areas of England which have recorded the biggest rise in Covid-19 case rates from 10 to 17 July. Images are for illustrative purposes.
9. Tendring
Covid case rates increased by 152.7 per cent from 213.6 in the week ending 10 July to 539.7 in the week ending 17 July. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
10. Gosport
Covid case rates increased by 150.6 per cent from 191 in the week ending 10 July to 478.6 in the week ending 17 July. Photo: Ian Forsyth