COVID-19: The Wirral neighbourhoods where infections rose fastest as England records highest daily rate
Two Wirral neighbourhoods recorded a rise of over 200% in coronavirus rates.
England has reported the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, with 117,093 new infections.
The total breaks the previous record of 113,628 set on Christmas Day, and hospital admissions have also seen a rise.
There were 9,546 people in hospital with the virus in England as of 28 December – up 38% from the previous week and the highest total since the beginning of March.
Despite the record high figures, the UK government has confirmed that no new COVID-19 restrictions will be put in place in England before the new year.
In Wirral, director of public health Julie Webster urged people to get vaccinated to protect themselves and the NHS.
“Getting all three doses will give you the best protection from becoming seriously unwell if you catch COVID-19,” she said.
“The sooner you start your course of vaccinations, the sooner you and your family are protected.”
COVID-19 infection rates
In England, the rate of COVID-19 cases rose from 808.7 per 100,000 people in the week to 16 December, to 1,207.4 per 100,000 in the week to 23 December. That is an increase of 49.3%.
At neighbourhood level, coronavirus case rates have been published for the week to 23 December.
Here are the six neighbourhoods in Wirral with the biggest rise in case rates according to data for the past week.
1. Bromborough North
Bromborough North had 1431.5 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest weekly figures, a rise of 237.1% from the week before.
2. Wallasey Village
Wallasey Village had 1184.0 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest weekly figures, a rise of 217.3% from the week before.
3. Caldy & Newton
Caldy & Newton had 1354.4 cases per 100,000 people in the latest weekly figures, a rise of 187.9% from the week before.
4. Egremont
Egremont had 880.8 cases per 100,000 people in the latest weekly figures, a rise of 187.5% from the week before.
5. Great Meols
Great Meols had 1574.2 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest weekly figures, a rise of 177.1% from the week before.
6. Greasby
Greasby had 1016.7 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest weekly figures, a rise of 173.3% from the week before.