UK Coronavirus Cases Soar: London Tops With Over 13,000 Infections
Coronavirus cases continue to climb across the UK, with London hardest hit, reporting a staggering 13,378 confirmed infections as of April 7, 2020. Midlands follows with 7,806 cases, while the North West has 6,090 infections.
These figures include recovered patients and are compiled from Public Health England data matching ONS geographic codes.
Regional Breakdown: The COVID Hotspots
- London: 13,378 cases
- Midlands: 7,806 cases
- North West: 6,090 cases
- North East & Yorkshire: 5,583 cases
- South East: 5,539 cases
- East of England: 3,707 cases
- South West: 2,047 cases
Local Authorities See Sharp Case Rises
The daily jump in infections shows no signs of slowing down. Hotspots include:
- Barnet: +51 cases (8% increase)
- Birmingham: +85 cases (7% increase)
- Brent: +60 cases (8% increase)
- Essex: +80 cases (9% increase)
- Hampshire: +68 cases (7% increase)
- Kent: +132 cases (17% increase)
- Sunderland: +7 cases (3% increase)
- Warrington: +24 cases (17% increase)
- West Sussex: +42 cases (19% increase)
Key Quotes & Insights
“The rising numbers across local authorities highlight the urgent need for continued public vigilance and social distancing measures,” said a Public Health England spokesperson.
With some regions like Cornwall, North East Lincolnshire, and Rutland reporting no new cases, the pandemic’s spread remains uneven, but watchful eyes are on places with significant daily spikes.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops.
