HOTSPOTS for coronavirus infection in parts of Cheshire have been highlighted in a Public Health England map.

This map shows the prevalence of Covid-19 in Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Knutsford and Wilmslow from October 3 to 9.

It breaks down the area into geographical patches known as 'middle super output areas' – which are smaller than towns, but bigger than individual villages.

The latest data shows that between October 3 and 9, four of these areas had seen at least 20 coronavirus cases each.

Knutsford Guardian:

The map with areas shaded darker where coronavirus is most prevalent

Every area with data in the map had seen at least three cases of coronavirus during the week.

It comes ahead of Cheshire entering a tier two lockdown on Wednesday, which will see the mixing of households banned indoors, but the rule of six will apply outdoors and hospitality businesses can continue to open.

These are the number of cases for each area of Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Knutsford and Wilmslow from October 3 to 9:

  • Rudheath West and Leftwich – 24 cases
  • Mobberley, Plumley and High Legh – 22 cases
  • Lostock and Wincham – 21 cases
  • Hartford and Kingsmead – 20 cases
  • Handforth and Dean Row – 19 cases
  • South Knutsford and Bexton – 19 cases
  • Wilmslow Town – 19 cases
  • Alderley Edge and Chelford – 15 cases
  • Knutsford North – 15 cases
  • Lacey Green and Wilmslow Park – 13 cases
  • Winsford Central – 13 cases
  • Comberbach, Acton Bridge and Whitley – 12 cases
  • Fulshaw Park and Lindow – 11 cases
  • Northwich Central and Winnington – 11 cases
  • Winsford Glebe Green – 11 cases
  • Wharton – 10 cases
  • Winsford Over – 10 cases
  • Winsford North – nine cases
  • Cranage and Goostrey – eight cases
  • Holmes Chapel – seven cases
  • Greenbank – six cases
  • Sandiway – six cases
  • Middlewich East – six cases
  • Barnton – five cases
  • Middlewich West – five cases
  • Weaverham – four cases
  • Davenham and Moulton – three cases

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