But Government data shows these areas have a higher rate of infection than Blackpool in the seven days up to November 20, and yet have been allowed to stay in Tier 2, while Blackpool moves into the very high alert Tier 3.
The case figures quoted are per 100,000 people, and the images use are for illustration of each area only.
1. Blackpool
Cases in 7 days up to November 20: 210
Population: 139,446
Infection Rate: 210
2. Redbridge
Cases in 7 days up to November 20: 918
Population: 305,222
Infection Rate: 300.8
3. Tower Hamlets
Cases in 7 days up to November 20: 747
Population: 324745
Infection Rate: 230.0
4. Newham
Cases in 7 days up to November 20: 810
Population: 353,134
Infection Rate: 229.4
5. Havering
Cases in 7 days up to November 20: 952
Population: 259552
Infection Rate: 366.8
6. Bexley
Cases in 7 days up to November 20: 622
Population: 248,287
Infection Rate: 250.5