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The prevalence of the Omicron variant has seen daily positive cases reach record highs.
Today, a record high of 117,093 new infections has been reported in England, breaking the previous record of 113,628 on Christmas Day.
No new restrictions have been implemented as the Government continues to encourage people to have a booster vaccination.
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It was reported by The News two days ago that roughly 90 per cent of new cases in England are believed to be the Omicron variant.
Cases are rising at different rates across the country.
Government statistics show the rate of cases rose from 808.7 per 100,000 in the week to 16 December in England, to 1,207.4 in the week to 23 December.
In Portsmouth, Covid-19 cases rates have increased by 39.3 per cent in the same time-frame.
Here are the areas in Portsmouth, Gosport, Havant and Fareham with the largest increase in case rates per 100,000 people.
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5. Bridgemary North, Gosport
Bridgemary North had 757.5 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 103.5 per cent from the week before. This ward has the largest case rate increase in Gosport. Picture: Google Street View. Photo: Google Street View
6. Waterlooville North West, Havant
West Leigh had 984.3 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 110.3 per cent from the week before. Picture: Vernon Nash. Photo: Vernon Nash
7. Southsea Haslemere Road, Portsmouth
Southsea Haslemere Road had 974.7 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 113.9 per cent from the week before. Picture: Google Street View. Photo: Google Street View
8. Hayling Eastoke, Havant
Hayling Eastoke had 786.5 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 122.7 per cent from the week before. Picture: Tom Bennett. Photo: Tom Bennett