UK Coronavirus Cases Surge: Which Areas Are Hardest Hit?
The latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) data from Public Health England, updated on 6th April 2020, reveals stark regional case numbers across the UK. London tops the chart with a staggering 12,636 confirmed cases, followed by the Midlands with 7,385, and the North West at 5,549.
Regional Breakdown: The Coronavirus Hotspots
- London: 12,636 confirmed cases
- Midlands: 7,385 confirmed cases
- North West: 5,549 confirmed cases
- North East & Yorkshire: 5,422 confirmed cases
- South East: 4,897 confirmed cases
- East of England: 3,402 confirmed cases
- South West: 1,976 confirmed cases
Numbers include both active and recovered cases.
Local Authorities: Where Cases Are Rising Fast
Across local councils, some areas are seeing alarming daily increases. Here are the highlights from the data:
- London Boroughs: Barnet up by 21 cases (3%), Croydon rockets by 62 cases (11%), Camden adds 9 (3%)
- Midlands: Birmingham climbs 41 cases (3%), Derby 24 cases (10%), Leicester up by 16 (8%)
- North West: Lancashire surges 112 cases (15%), Liverpool 55 cases (12%), Wigan jumps 29 cases (19%)
- South West: Bournemouth leaps 30 cases (35%), Dorset adds 31 (33%), Cornwall up by 11 (6%)
- North East & Yorkshire: Newcastle up by 11 (3%), Sheffield climbs 49 (6%), York rises 4 (6%)
Notable Jumps & Percent Changes
- Swindon: Huge 48% increase with 24 new cases in a day
- Northamptonshire: 85 new cases, a shocking 25% rise
- Wirral: Up 52 cases, a 31% jump
- Bolton: 37 new cases, a 28% boost
These figures lay bare the speed of COVID-19’s spread across the UK. With some areas seeing huge spikes, the fight against the pandemic remains critical.
