Prestwich, home to one of the UK's largest Jewish communities, cases of the virus increased by 74 per cent in the seven days up to February 18, according to government figures.
The surge - from 27 to 47 - means the area's infection rate currently stands at 491 cases per 100,000 people. Only the Strangeways area of Manchester and Rumworth, in Bolton, recorded a higher rate over the same period.
Last week, the UK's Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis called on Jewish families to 'celebrate safely'.The same message has also been issued by local rabbis across Greater Manchester, according to Councillor David Silbiger, who represents Sedgley ward on Bury Council.He said: "The Chief Rabbi and local rabbis have all put out strong messages, making it.