COVID infection rates have slightly gone up again in Berkshire, according to the latest figures.

Figures from Public Health England show that as of Monday, August 9, Covid cases have risen in areas across Berkshire including Bracknell Forest and Wokingham.

Other areas have also seen a rise in case rates.

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Here is the breakdown of the figures by local authority area:

The figures are the number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 people in the seven days up to and including 9 August compared with the week before, shown in brackets.

  • Slough - 233.3 (up from 206.6)
  • Bracknell Forest - 237.6 (up from 233.6)
  • Wokingham - 221.3 (Up from 216.7)
  • Reading - 294.4 (up from 263.8)
  • Windsor and Maidenhead - 234 (up from 226.1)
  • West Berkshire - 218.3 (up from 210.8)

For comparison, the figure for England is 286.9 (down from 283).

Factors such as the school holidays and nightclubs reopening are thought to have contributed to the rise in infection rates.

Figures were updated on Monday, August 9, and come from the government's coronavirus dashboard.

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For a more detailed look at coronavirus cases where you live, use the government's interactive map here.

The most up-to-date hospital data for the week ending July 25, showed a total of 35 patients were admitted to Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust hospitals with Covid-19.

This hospital trust covers Wexham Park Hospital, Frimley Park and Heatherwood Hospital.