The two areas in North Derbyshire which still have rising Covid infection rates

In New Mills East and Hayfield the infection rate stands at 454.2 according to the latest figures, which are for the seven days to January 19.

This reflects 33 new cases reported in those days, which is a 50 percent increase on the week beforehand.

In New Mills West and Furness Vale, the number of new cases rose more sharply, with 41 new cases in the week to January 19.

This was a 86.4 per cent increase on the week before, and sees the infection rate in this area at 521.6.

Across the country, the average rate of positive tests for the week to January 19 was 406.2, meaning both the New Mills areas are above average.

Seven–day rates are expressed per 100,000 population and are calculated by dividing the seven day count by the area population and multiplying by 100,000.

Derbyshire heath chief's warning amid ‘good start’ to coronavirus vaccine roll-out

The rising infection rates come amid positive news in terms of the vaccination rollout.

Latest Government data reveals a total of 70,332 vaccinations have been administered to Derbyshire people. Of these, 67,010 are Derbyshire residents who received their first dose.

Doctors confirmed the first dose is key to limiting the number of severe Covid cases that require hospital treatment.

Dean Wallace, who is responsible for the health and well-being of Derbyshire residents, said: “The fact that 67,000 have received the first dose of the vaccine is a good start – but with more than one million people in Derby and Derbyshire there’s still a long way to go.”