Virus cases increased by 742.9% in one area just outside of Chesterfield, Public Health England data from the seven days to January 9 has revealed.
A new interactive map from the government health body highlights the 17 neighbourhoods in and around the town where Covid-19 cases are still rising, despite the government’s vaccination push.
To find out where the Chesterfield areas with increasing virus infections are, read the list below.
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1. Bolsover North and Shuttlewood
Just outside of the Chesterfield area, Bolsover North and Shuttlewood had 59 cases in the week ending January 9 - up by 52 infections from the previous week. Cases increased by 742.9% in this period. Photo: Google
2. Bolsover South and Glapwell
Nearby in Bolsover South and Glapwell, Covid-19 infections increased by 160.7% in the seven days to January 9. The neighbourhood had 73 new virus cases in this week, up by 45 from the week before. Photo: Google
3. Eckington East and Renishaw
Covid-19 cases increased by 117.6% in the Eckington East and Renishaw area in the week ending January 9. There were 37 new infections in the neighbourhood in this period, a rise of 20 from the previous week. Photo: Google
4. Inkersall Green and Duckmanton
In the seven days to January 9, Inkersall Green and Duckmanton had a total of 43 new coronavirus infections - a rise of 23 from the last week. Cases increased in the area by 115%. Photo: Google