The latest Public Health England data based on tests in hospitals and the community in the week to February 5, revealed that virus infections are increasing in over a dozen neighbourhoods in Mansfield.
In one area in the town, coronavirus cases had risen by a total of 314.3% from the previous week.
To find out where the Mansfield neighbourhoods that are documenting an increase in Covid-19 infections are located, read the article below.
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1. Oak Tree and Ransom Wood Ward
The Oak Tree and Ransom Wood Ward had 29 new virus cases in the week ending February 5, up by 22 infections from the previous week. Cases rose by a total of 314.3% in this period. Photo: Google
2. East Kirkby
Covid-19 infections rose by 266.7% in the East Kirkby neighbourhood in the seven days to February 5. There were 33 new cases in this period and infections were up by 24 from the previous week. Photo: Google
3. Edwinstowe and Clipstone
Close to Mansfield in Edwinstowe and Clipstone, the area had 54 more residents contracted the virus in the week to February 5. Cases increased by 31 from the previous week, up by 134.8%. Photo: Google
4. Kirkby Central
In the week ending February 5, there were 31 new cases in Kirkby Central - a rise of 16 from the week previously. Infections spiked by a total of 106.7% in this period. Photo: Google