Three parts of Colchester have seen their Covid rate increase in a week, the latest figures show.

According to the latest Government hotspots map, Parson's Heath, Lexden and Wivenhoe and University have seen a week on week increase in their Covid rates.

Parson's Heath has the highest infection rate in the borough, of 172.1 cases per 100,000 people, in the week to March 13.

Eight parts of the borough have had less than three cases over this period, meaning the virus is called as "suppressed" in these areas.

Here are the latest Covid rates and the change compared with a week earlier for each part of Colchester:

  • Parson's Heath - 172.1 (up 9.1 per cent)
  • Lexden - 88.2 (up 66.7 per cent)
  • Abbey Field - 76.2 (no change)
  • Wivenhoe & University - 74.9 (up 12.5 per cent)
  • Greenstead - 66.2 (down 30.8 per cent)
  • Shrub End - 63 (down 33.3 per cent)
  • Prettygate & Westlands - 54.7 (no change)
  • Highwoods - 30.2 (down 25 per cent)
  • New Town & Hythe - 21.3 (down 57.1 per cent)
  • Mile End & Braiswick - 20.3 (down 66.7 per cent)
  • West Mersea - less than three
  • Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East - less than three
  • Old Heath & Rowhedge - less than three
  • Monkwick - less than three
  • Stanway - less than three
  • Central Colchester - less than three
  • West Bergholt & Wormingford - less than three
  • Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham - less than three

Colchester's average infection rate was 45.7 cases per 100,000 people in the week to March 14.

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This is down from 56.5 cases per 100,000 people a week earlier.

The average infection rate across the whole of the UK is 59.1.

The Government is expected to review the situation next week ahead of the next step out of lockdown.

From March 29, the stay at home message will be dropped and people will be able to meet up to five other people from different households outdoors.

A further relaxation of restrictions is planned for April 12 and will see non-essential shops reopen and hospitality venues permitted to serve food and drink outside.