AN East Lancashire borough currently has the highest coronavirus infection rate in the country – but exactly where are cases spreading?

In some areas of Hyndburn as little as four new cases were recorded in the seven days to May 3 while in one area, so few cases (possibly even none) were recorded, that not data is available.

However in two areas of the borough rates have rocketed, giving Hyndburn the highest coronavirus infection rate in the whole country.

The place with the highest rate is Oswaldtwistle, which has a rolling infection rate of 342.6 cases per 100,000 people after 25 new cases were recorded in the seven days to May 3.

Meanwhile Accrington West recorded 31 new cases over the same period, giving the area an infection rate of 243.3 cases per 100,000 people.

This is largely believed to be down to an outbreak at Mount Carmel High School, where as many as 50 pupils and staff were believed to have contracted the virus.

Here is a breakdown of the figures for each area in Hyndburn:

Rishton

There were fewer than 3 cases. For smaller areas (eg MSOAs) with fewer than 3 cases, we do not show data. This is to protect individuals' identities.

Great Harwood

Total cases: 4

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (100.0%)

Rolling rate: 36.4

Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat

Total cases: 7

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-41.7%)

Rolling rate: 61.7

Church

Total cases: 4

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (100.0%)

Rolling rate: 73.9

Accrington North East

Total cases: 5

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (66.7%)

Rolling rate: 40.4

Accrington South East

Total cases: 3

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (50.0%)

Rolling rate: 35.7

Broadfield & Knuzden

Total cases: 11

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-15.4%)

Rolling rate: 181.3

Oswaldtwistle

Total cases: 25

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (19.0%)

Rolling rate: 342.6

Accrington West

Total cases:31

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (138.5%)

Rolling rate: 243.3

All data was taken from the Government’s coronavirus portal and was correct as of May 7.