THE infection rate across the Maldon District area has now topped 1,000, according to the latest figures.

Data from Public Health England shows that the infection rate across the district stands at 1,015 per 100,000 people.

It also shows that 659 cases have been recorded in the seven days leading up to January 2.

Burnham-on-Crouch has the highest infection rate within the district with 1,294.3 per 100,000 people and 103 new cases in the seven days leading up to January 2.

The lowest infection rate is in Tollesbury, Tolleshunt & Goldhanger at 745.9 with 48 new cases.

Outside Maldon District, in South Woodham Ferrers, the infection rate now stands above 1,300 per 100,000 people in the North and South areas.

Here's a breakdown of the figures from the area:

 

Great Totham, Wickham Bishops & Woodham

Infection rate: 787.6

Cases: 59

 

Heybridge

Infection rate: 1,193.3

Cases: 102

 

Maldon North

Infection rate: 1,095.3

Cases: 76

 

Maldon South

Infection rate: 946.7

Cases: 73

 

Danbury and Bicknacre

Infection rate:1,180.5

Cases: 108

 

Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton

Infection rate: 965.6

Cases: 103

 

Southminster, Bradwell & Dengie Peninsula

Infection rate: 1035.2

Cases: 95

 

Burnham-on-Crouch

Infection rate: 1,294.3

Cases: 103

 

South Woodham Ferrers North

Infection rate: 1,328

Cases: 106

 

South Woodham Ferrers South

Infection rate: 1,338.2

Cases: 107

 

Tollesbury, Tolleshunt & Goldhanger

Infection rate: 745.9

Cases: 48

 

Tiptree

Infection rate: 908.6

Cases: 69