THE Covid-19 infection rate remains high in areas of the Wyre Forest as we approach the new year. 

In Kidderminster, the highest number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 people was recorded in the town centre area according to the latest data available. 

In Stourport, the Mitton and Wilden areas have the highest rates in the town, and in Bewdley, the East and upper Arley areas. 

Here is the latest government data showing the number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people between the seven day period ending on December 23, 2021.

Kidderminster 

Kidderminster Town - 871.0

Birchen Coppice - 855.8 

Foley Park - 782.2

Franche - 758.5

Greenhill - 725.4

Habberley - 687.2

Spennells & Hoobrook - 618.2

Comberton - 479.7

 

Stourport 

Mitton & Wilden - 789.7

Lickhill & Burlish - 659.9

Areley Kings - 516.7

 

Bewdley 

Bewdley East & Upper Arley - 768.4

Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest - 636.4

 

Other areas 

Wolverley, Cookley & Blakedown - 947.0

Hartlebury & Wychbold - 868.1

Cleobury Mortimer, Burford & Ashford Carbonell - 532.5