BOLTON continues to see the biggest infection rate in the UK, according to figures released by Public Health England. In the seven days to May 17, Bolton recorded 1,106 new cases – 459 more cases than the previous week – an increase of 70.9per cent. The rolling rate of infections is 384.6 per 100,000 of population. Blackburn with Darwen follows with 280 new cases recorded and an infection rate of 187, while Bedford is third highest with 246 new cases and an infection rate of 142. The vaccine rollout has been ramped up across the borough to combat the spread of the virus, while testing has also been surged. Below are all the areas listed with the number of cases, whether the number of cases has gone up or down, the percentage increase or decrease and the rolling rate of infection (expressed per 100,000 of population).
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BOLTON continues to have the second highest infection rate in the country. Surge testing has been deployed in Bolton after a cluster of cases of a variant first identified in India was detected. People living or working in the BL3 postcode area have been urged to get tested, even if they do not have symptoms. Everyone is being urged to continue to wash hands, were a face covering, maintain social distance and take up the vaccine when offered - as well as following the rules to contain the virus, including not mixing bubbles indoors.
The coronavirus infection rolling rate for each area of Bolton in the seven days to May 3, the latest Government data available.