Covid infections are surging across England with the latest data from the UK Government revealing high test positivity rates across the country.
The latest figures reveal 294 councils across England, or 93%, have recorded a positive test rate of over 5% over the seven days to 9 September. That’s the proportion of people tested who got a positive result.
The World Health Organisation has set a 5% threshold for determining if the pandemic is under control.
The figures show just 16 councils have recorded a positive test rate of below 5%.
Here we reveal the 20 councils in England which have recorded the highest coronavirus positivity rate.
13. Rotherham
Rotherham has recorded a positive test rate of 13%. Photo: Shutterstock
14. Cannock Chase
Cannock Chase has recorded a positive test rate of 12.9%. Photo: Shutterstock
15. Erewash
Erewash has recorded a positive test rate of 12.8%. Photo: Shutterstock
16. Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees has recorded a positive test rate of 12.7%. Photo: Shutterstock