Professor Neil Ferguson, an epidemiologist from Imperial College London and former member of the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), has predicted a “large wave” in the autumn after pupils begin mixing in schools.
Much of Chesterfield is seeing an increase in infections too.
Analysis by NationalWorld’s data team shows Covid cases rose in nine out of the area’s 13 neighbourhoods in the week to August 20.
Here are the neighbourhoods where Covid cases rose the most in the seven days to August 20.
1. Loundsley Green and Holme Hall
Loundsley Green and Holme Hall has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 225.10 per cent, from 102 per 100,000 in the week to August 13 to 331.6 in the week to August 20. Image for illustrative purposes only. Photo: Google
2. Brookside and Walton
Brookside and Walton has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 100 per cent, from 159.9 per 100,000 in the week to August 13 to 319.8 in the week to August 20. Image for illustrative purposes only. Photo: Google
3. Old Whittington
Old Whittington has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 50.04 per cent, from 111.3 per 100,000 in the week to August 13 to 167 in the week to August 20. Image for illustrative purposes only. Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Ashgate and Brockwell
Ashgate and Brockwell has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 50.02 per cent, from 201.1 per 100,000 in the week to August 13 to 301.7 in the week to August 20. Image for illustrative purposes only. Photo: Submitted