ONE area of Halesowen has seen 70 coronavirus cases recorded in a week according latest figures.
The latest data published on the Government website GOV.UK shows how many cases have been recorded in the seven days up to January 8 – the latest data available.
Old Hill recorded 79 cases and Oldbury and Rood End, 73.
The figures are split into several "middle super output areas" – zones that are slightly larger than postcode areas with an average population of around 7,200 people.
The figures for local areas are as follows:
Halesowen Town - 70
Halesowen East - 51
Hawne - 40
Hayley Green - 45
Shell Corner and Hurst Green - 61
Cradley Heath - 55
Old Hill - 79
Blackheath - 66
Oldbury and Rood End - 73
Rowley East - 35
Rowley West - 49
Put your postcode into the online tool to find out how many new cases have been recorded in your area at https://coronavirus-staging.data.gov.uk/details/interactive-map
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