In the week up to December 15, Bebington had 122 infections, followed by Rock Ferry (105) and Bromborough (102).

Two more wards, Bidston and St James and Birkenhead and Tranmere, had 101 cases.

Infections at this level have not been seen since the week up to January 15, when most of the borough had more than 100 cases, with hundreds being treated for the virus in Wirral's hospitals.

The borough is of course better placed to deal with such high levels of infection now, given the vaccine rollout and the current push on 'booster' jabs.

At the moment, hospitalisation levels remain stable, with around 30 people being treated for COVID-19 in Wirral's hospitals, a number which has remained stable since October.

But the government is worried that the Omicron variant will put huge pressure on hospitals across the country and is considering moving back to Step 2 restrictions in England according to The Mirror.

This would lead to a ban on indoor mixing and a return to hospitality venues being forced to serve customers outside.

Yesterday we reported how it is possible to be jabbed before Christmas by either booking a shot or visiting a walk-in clinic without an appointment.

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COVID-19 cases in every Wirral ward:

Bebington 122

Rock Ferry 105

Bromborough 102

Bidston and St James 101

Birkenhead and Tranmere 101

Clatterbridge 100

Upton 97

Pensby and Thingwall 95

Hoylake and Meols 85

Prenton 82

Eastham 80

Heswall 80

Leasowe and Moreton East 77

Wallasey 77

Claughton 75

New Brighton 75

Seacombe 73

Liscard 68

Oxton 67

Greasby, Frankby and Irby 66

West Kirby and Thurstaston 62

Moreton West and Saughall Massie 56