Some 2,621 new Covid-19 cases have also been reported in the past day, bringing the total to 371,125. A steady increase in infections has prompted the government to ban gatherings of more than six people in England. (Image: Getty Images)Alarming figures show the new Covid-19 hotspots across the country as one area saw cases shoot up almost fivefold. Warrington, the sixth worst-affected place, has seen new cases treble in a week, while new cases in Knowsley are close to three times higher than they were a week ago. Of the 30 places with highest infection rates, just two - Pendle and Rossendale - have seen the number of cases fall in a week.

Source: Daily Mirror September 14, 2020 15:25 UTC