The latest data shows 29 towns, cities and boroughs on the UK's latest coronavirus 'watch list'. A total of 29 local authorities have labels ranging from “concern” to “intervention”.
Preston in Lancashire is the latest UK city to come under increased local lockdown restrictions but the Government is keeping a close eye on more local authorities.
Preston was added to the list of places requiring intervention as the rate of new Covid-19 cases went up from 20.3 per 100,000 people in the week ending July 27 to 32.8 in the week ending August 3.
Residents are banned from mixing with people from outside their social bubble in homes, gardens, and indoor venues, such as pubs.