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5 Sandwell neighbourhoods with the highest rise in Covid cases

Here are the Sandwell neighbourhoods with the biggest rise in Covid cases in the past week (to December 16). Across the UK, there were 521,602 positive test results up 51% from the week before.

Fionnuala Bourke
By Fionnuala Bourke
Published 23rd Dec 2021, 11:24 BST
Hamstead East had 527.4 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 125.0% from the week before.

1. Hamstead East

Hamstead East had 527.4 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 125.0% from the week before. Photo: Google Maps

Great Barr had 674.8 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 120.0% from the week before.

2. Great Barr

Great Barr had 674.8 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 120.0% from the week before. Photo: Google Maps

Princes End & Willingsworth had 719.7 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 83.4% from the week before.

3. Princes End & Willingsworth

Princes End & Willingsworth had 719.7 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 83.4% from the week before. Photo: Google Maps

West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park had 417.6 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 76.2% from the week before.

4. West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park

West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park had 417.6 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 76.2% from the week before. Photo: Google Maps

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