Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeNearly 140 areas in England have seen a rise in coronavirus infections since schools went back, according to new data. Statistics show that, of the 315 monitored locations in the country, 137 have seen a surge in cases up to March 15. When schools went back on March 8, the latest figures showed that 39 areas had experienced an increase in infections. (Image: Press Association Images)Corby in Northamptonshire continues to have the highest rate in England after seeing a rise from 137.1 to 188.3. "We’re keeping a close eye on cases in school-aged children and so far there’s nothing alarming about the data.

Source: Daily Mirror March 19, 2021 21:40 UTC