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.
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
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
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
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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