UK Coronavirus Cases Breakdown by Region – April 12, 2020

The latest COVID-19 case figures reveal London remains the hardest hit with 17,479 confirmed infections. The Midlands follow with 10,819 cases, then the North West with 9,452, and North East & Yorkshire at 8,691. Cases include those who have recovered.

Top Coronavirus Hotspots Across UK Local Authorities

  • Birmingham: 1,774 cases (+62 from yesterday)
  • Sunderland: 365 cases (+9)
  • Essex: 1,418 cases (+87)
  • Manchester: 611 cases (+55)
  • Leeds: 628 cases (+84)
  • Sheffield: 1,201 cases (+64)
  • Kent: 1,490 cases (+116)
  • Surrey: 1,334 cases (+24)
  • Hampshire: 1,573 cases (+55)
  • Liverpool: 849 cases (+84)

Areas With Notable Day-On-Day Increases

  • Lancashire: +139 new cases
  • Essex: +87 new cases
  • Kent: +116 new cases
  • Leeds: +84 new cases
  • Liverpool: +84 new cases
  • Sheffield: +64 new cases
  • Birmingham: +62 new cases

Smaller Local Authorities Still Seeing Rising Cases

  • Isle of Wight: 53 cases (+8, +18%)
  • Blackburn with Darwen: 139 cases (+15, +12%)
  • Cheshire East: 368 cases (+52, +16%)
  • South Gloucestershire: 211 cases (+12, +6%)
  • Warrington: 301 cases (+42, +16%)

These figures are based on reported cases matched with Office for National Statistics geography codes and include recovered patients as well, offering a fuller picture of the UK’s ongoing battle with coronavirus.

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