The latest figures of coronavirus cases by area in England show that Bolton continues to record the highest infection rate. In Bolton, 540 new cases were recorded in the seven days to September 17 - the equivalent of 187.8 per 100,000 people.
Rossendale has the second highest rate, up sharply from 60.2 to 159.5 with 114 new cases, and Hyndburn is in third place, where the rate has risen from 117.2 to 156.7 with 127 new cases.
Other areas which have recorded sharp increases in their seven-day rates include Liverpool, Preston, South Tyneside and Manchester. See below for the list in full The figures, for the seven days to September 17, are based on tests carried out in laboratories and in the wider community.