Since mid-August, nearly 2,000 of England’s poorest neighbourhoods have been flagged for having a growing number of new Covid-19 cases

2,000

1,997 areas flagged

in the six weeks to 23 September were among the poorest 10% in England

1,500

510

of the wealthiest 10% were flagged in the same period

1,000

500

0

Area

Most

deprived

Least

deprived

2,000

1,997 areas flagged

in the six weeks to 23 September were among the poorest 10% in England

1,500

510

of the wealthiest 10% were flagged in the same period

1,000

500

0

Most deprived

Area

Least deprived