Big Rise In Coronavirus Cases Across Harborough

The Harborough District has seen the fifth-highest increase in Coronavirus cases in the country in the past week.

Figures from Public Health England show 479 people tested positive in the seven days to yesterday – an increase of 192 on the previous week, representing a 67% rise.

Just over 13,000 people across Harborough have contracted the virus since the pandemic began.

Other parts of Leicestershire and Rutland also feature in the list of 10 places which have seen big rises in cases during the past seven days:

Torridge 114% (566)

Rutland 75% (189)

Charnwood 74% (1,145)

Dover 73% (462)

Harborough 67% (479)

Tandridge 53% (489)

Melton 51% (285)

Rushcliffe 44% (522)

East Hertfordshire 44% (710)

Sevenoaks 44% (586)