Covid infection rates increased in 78% of the UK Map
Covid infection rates increased in 78% of the UK Map
The UK is seeing a surge of covid infection rates across its map. In fact, cases are rising in 78 per cent of the country’s local areas, according to the latest figures.
It comes as the country recorded its highest number of daily infections since July, with 42,776 new cases reported in October 12th.
According to the Mirror, here are the top 5 areas with the highest infection rates in the seven days leading up to October 9:
Trafford (up from 568.2 to 844.4)
Ipswich (479.5 to 736.9)
Winchester (340.7 to 576.5)
Wellingborough (573.2 to 797.9)
Darlington (313.8 to 519.5)
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According to the findings, people in Southampton are 47.1% happier than the UK average.
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