Covid areas of concern mapped: 26 towns on boris johnson watch list
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Oldham has a rate of 51.4, while Bradford has a rate of 47.8. Hyndburn (Lancashire) recorded a rate of 40.8, also a downward trend in the rate. Rochdale had an incidence rate of 39.5, while
Pendle (Lancashire) had a rate of 38.3. Trafford had an incidence rate of 32.6, and Calderdale had a rate of 23.8. Also recording a downward trend, Kirklees recorded an incidence rate of
21.9. Mr Johnson arrived at Downing Street this afternoon, flanked by Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty, as he announced a toughening of restrictions - including extended the use of face
masks from August 8.