More than half of Chesterfield neighbourhoods have a Covid infection rate above national average - what is the situation in your area?
More than half of Chesterfield’s neighbourhoods are reporting a Covid-19 infection rate above the England average, according to Government figures.
By Tim Paget
Published 8th Dec 2021, 15:36 BST
The infection rate, the number of people per 100,000 of the population who have had at least one positive test result in the most recent seven-day period, currently stands at 478.9.
The Government is believed to be considering a move to its ‘Plan B’, which would tighten restrictions further, including ordering people to work from home where possible.
Here is the situation in every area of Chesterfield during this period, which covers the week up to December 2.
Here is the situation in every area of Chesterfield during this period, which covers the week up to December 2.
5. Staveley and Norbriggs
Staveley recorded a Covid-19 infection rate of 518.1 per 100,000 in the week up to December 2, according to Government figures. Image for illustration only. Photo: Marisa Cashill
Newbold recorded a Covid-19 infection rate of 511.5 per 100,000 in the week up to December 2, according to Government figures. Image for illustration only. Photo: Brian Eyre
Brookside and Walton recorded a Covid-19 infection rate of 496.3 per 100,000 in the week up to December 2, according to Government figures. Image for illustration only. Photo: Google
New Whittington, Hollingwood and Barrow Hill recorded a Covid-19 infection rate of 418.5 per 100,000 in the week up to December 2, according to Government figures. Image for illustration only. Photo: Brian Eyre