Covid-19: the Birmingham neighbourhoods where Covid rates are rising the fastest

Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise across the country, official figures show.

The UK recorded its highest number of daily infections on Wednesday, 15 December, with 79,000 recorded.

And with Prime Minister Boris Johnson warning of an imminent “tidal wave” of Omicron cases, areas which are hotspots for the variant are already seeing some of the country’s highest overall infection rates.

Following the spread of the variant, the PM has set a new target to give boosters to all adults who want one by the end of the month.

Across the UK, there were 344,857 positive test results in the week to December 9, up 7% from the week before.

South Northamptonshire recorded the UK’s highest case rate, with 895 cases per 100,000 people.

West Northamptonshire, the council which covers the South Northamptonshire area, was revealed on Friday as having England’s highest number of confirmed and suspected Omicron cases.

At a regional level, the South East has the highest infection rates in the UK, with 650 cases per 100,000 people, followed by Northern Ireland, with 643 cases per 100,000.

Yorkshire and Humber has the lowest rate, with 358 cases per 100,000.

In Birmingham, the infection rate was 371.3 cases per 100,00 or the week to December 9.

At neighbourhood level, Covid-19 case rates have also been published for the week to December 9.

Here are the neighbourhoods in Birmingham, which have seen the biggest rise in case rates in the past week.

1. Moor Green and Cannon Hill

Moor Green and Cannon Hill has seen case rates of positive Covid cases rise by 399.8% from 59.2 cases per 100,000 people to 295.9.

2. Sparkbrook North

Sparkbrook North has seen case rates of positive Covid casees rise by 339.7% from 59.2 cases per 100,000 people to 260.3.

3. Handsworth West

Handsworth West has seen case rates of positive Covid cases rise by 210.9%, from 95.2 cases per 100,000 people to 296.0.

4.Perry Beeches West

Perry Beeches West has seen case rates of positive Covid cases rise by 200.1% from 159.3 cases per 100,000 people to 478.0.

5. Hockley & Jewellery Quarter

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has seen case rates of positive Covid cases rise by 199.9%, from 83.1 cases per 100,000 people to 249.2.

6. Handsworth East

Handsworth East has seen case rates of positive Covid cases rise by 189.0% from 98.1 cases per 100,000 people to 283.5.

7. Digbeth

Digbeth has seen case rates of positive Covid cases rise by 169.9%, from 128 cases per 100,000 people to 345.5

8. Lozells East

Lozells East has seen case rates of positive Covid cases rise by 162.4%, from 103.1 cases per 100,000 to 162.4%.

9. Kingstanding South West

Kingstanding South West hase seen case rates of positive Covid cases rise by 158.8%, from 256.6 cases per 100,000 people to 664.2.

10. Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road

Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road has seen case rates of positive Covid cases rise by 150.1%, from 115.5 cases per 100,000 people to 288.9.

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