Official figures from the UK Government show infection rates per 100,000 people in the North West increased from 317.7 to 318.4 between August 31 and September 14.
Meanwhile in Wigan, some neighbourhoods saw cases rise by 100% or more during the same period.
As the UK’s chief medical officers recommend vaccinating children aged 12 to 15, we can reveal where Covid cases have surged most since children returned to school in Wigan.
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As the UK’s chief medical officers recommend vaccinating children aged 12 to 15, we can reveal where Covid cases have surged most since children returned to school in Wigan.
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Hindley West - From 221 cases per 100,000 to 265.2. A 20 per cent increase Photo: Google
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Winstanley - From 271.7 cases per 100,000 to 356.7. A 31 per cent increase Photo: Google
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Shevington - From 238.2 cases per 100,000 to 337.5. A 42 per cent increase Photo: Google