COVID rates in parts of Gwent now exceed 300, the latest figures show.

MSOA (middle layer super output areas) data released by Public Health Wales shows that two areas of Gwent have some of the highest rates in Wales.

In the seven days between July 1 and July 7, there were 24 new cases recorded in Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran, giving the area a rate of 314.1 cases per 100,000 people, the highest in the region.

Abersychan is also among the worst affected areas over the last week.

The area recorded 18 new cases for a rate of 243.1, putting it in the top ten per cent across Wales.

Elsewhere, in Newport, Pill & Docks, Stow Hill and Beechwood all have rates north of 200 cases per 100,000 residents.

As does Chepstow South in Monmouthshire and Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed in Blaenau Gwent.

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This is the coronavirus rate and number of new cases where you live:
Blaenau Gwent

  • Sirhowy: fewer than two new cases; a rate of fewer than 29 cases per 100,000 people.
  • Rassau and Beaufort: eight new cases; a rate of 113.6 per 100,000 people.
  • Brynmawr: five new cases; a rate of 90.1 per 100,000 people.
  • Blaina and Nantyglo: seven new cases; a rate of 73.8 per 100,000 people.
  • Ebbw Vale North and Glyncoed: 16 new cases; a rate of 204.1 per 100,000 people.
  • Ebbw Vale South and Cwm: 10 new cases; a rate of 117.9 per 100,000 people.
  • Tredegar and Georgetown: three new cases; a rate of 35.9 per 100,000 people.
  • Abertillery North and Cwmtillery: fewer than two new cases; a rate of fewer than 23 per 100,000 people.
  • Abertillery South and Llanhilleth: seven new cases; a rate of 99.6 per 100,000 people.

Caerphilly

  • Rhymney, Pontlottyn and Abertysswg: seven new cases; a rate of 78.8 per 100,000 people.
  • New Tredegar and Darran Valley: five new cases; a rate of 68.3 per 100,000 people.
  • North Blackwood, Argoed and Markham: nine new cases; a rate of 158.6 per 100,000 people.
  • Aberbargoed and Gilfach: 12 new cases; a rate of 197.6 per 100,000 people.
  • Bargoed: three new cases; a rate of 48.6 per 100,000 people.
  • St Cattwg: 11 new cases; a rate of 146.6 per 100,000 people.
  • Pengam and Cefn Fforest: six new cases; a rate of 77.4 per 100,000 people.
  • Blackwood: 14 new cases; a rate of 190.5 per 100,000 people.
  • Oakdale and Pentwyn: 15 new cases; a rate of 154.6 per 100,000 people.
  • Newbridge: six new cases; a rate of 89.7 per 100,000 people.
  • Hengoed and Maesycwmer: nine new cases; a rate of 111.1 per 100,000 people.
  • Ystrad Mynach and Nelson: 12 new cases; a rate of 116.8 per 100,000 people.
  • Pontllanfraith: 13 new cases; a rate of 151.1 per 100,000 people.
  • Crosskeys North and Abercarn: 11 new cases; a rate of 151.2 per 100,000 people.
  • Crosskeys South and Ynysddu: nine new cases; a rate of 154.4 per 100,000 people.
  • Bedwas and Trethomas: four new cases; a rate of 58.5 per 100,000 people.
  • Llanbradach and Penyrheol: nine new cases; a rate of 98.4 per 100,000 people.
  • Aber Valley: six new cases; a rate of 88.2 per 100,000 people.
  • Caerphilly East: 12 new cases; a rate of 121.9 per 100,000 people.
  • Caerphilly West: six new cases; a rate of 79.8 per 100,000 people.
  • Caerphilly South: seven new cases; a rate of 65.5 per 100,000 people.
  • Risca West: seven new cases; a rate of 135 per 100,000 people.
  • Risca East: ten new cases; a rate of 159.2 per 100,000 people.
  • Machen: four new cases; a rate of 73.1 per 100,000 people.

Monmouthshire

  • Abergavenny South and Crucorney: three new cases; a rate of 35.9 per 100,000 people.
  • Rhaglan and Llantilio Crossenny: 13 new cases; a rate of 177.7 per 100,000 people.
  • Abergavenny North: nine cases; a rate of 117.4 per 100,000 people.
  • Gilwern and Llanfoist: ten new cases; a rate of 116.7 per 100,000 people.
  • Monmouth and Wyesham: 14 new cases; a rate of fewer than 124.4 per 100,000 people.
  • Chepstow North and Trellech: 12 new cases; a rate of 123.8 per 100,000 people.
  • Usk, Goytre and Llangybi Fawr: seven new cases; a rate of 81.6 per 100,000 people.
  • Chepstow South: 19 new cases; a rate of 220.7 per 100,000 people.
  • Caldicot North and Caerwent: 12 new cases; a rate of 141.2 per 100,000 people.
  • Caldicot South: nine new cases; a rate of 109.8 per 100,000 people.
  • Magor and Rogiet: nine new cases; a rate of 114.7 per 100,000 people.

Newport

  • Marshfield: nine new cases; a rate of 107.6 per 100,000 people.
  • Rogerstone: eight new cases; a rate of 86.7 per 100,000 people.
  • Bettws: six new cases; a rate of 74.6 per 100,000 people.
  • Malpas: six new cases; a rate of 76.5 per 100,000 people.
  • Caerleon: five new cases; a rate of 64.3 per 100,000 people.
  • Langstone and Llanwern: 15 new cases; a rate of 169.5 per 100,000 people.
  • Pye Corner and Graig: ten new cases; a rate of 158.4 per 100,000 people.
  • Ridgeway and Glasllwch: 12 new cases; a rate of 188.7 per 100,000 people.
  • Gaer: fewer than two new cases; a rate of fewer than 35 per 100,000 people.
  • Duffryn and Maesglas: 12 new cases new cases; a rate of 146.5 per 100,000 people.
  • Pill and Docks: 20 new cases; a rate of 226.2 per 100,000 people.
  • Stow Hill: 14 new cases; a rate of 213.4 per 100,000 people.
  • Shaftsbury and Crindai: eight new cases; a rate of 118.1 per 100,000 people.
  • St Julians and Barnardtown: 13 new cases; a rate of 183.3 per 100,000 people.
  • Lliswerry and Uskmouth: 20 new cases; a rate of 172.9 per 100,000 people.
  • Lawrence Hill: seven new cases; a rate of 120.8 per 100,000 people.
  • Victoria and Somerton: 13 new cases new cases; a rate of 109.7 per 100,000 people.
  • Beechwood: 13 new cases; a rate of 213.4 per 100,000 people.
  • Maindee: six new cases; a rate of 75.1 per 100,000 people.

Torfaen

  • Blaenavon: five new cases; a rate of 77.5 per 100,000 people.
  • Abersychan: 18 new cases; a rate of 243.1 per 100,000 people.
  • Trefethin and Penygarn: 15 new cases; a rate of 196.6 per 100,000 people.
  • Pontypool: ten new cases; a rate of 110 per 100,000 people.
  • New Inn: three new cases; a rate of 50.7 per 100,000 people.
  • Griffithstown and Sebastopol: five new cases; a rate of 65.5 per 100,000 people.
  • Pontnewydd and Upper Cwmbran: 24 new cases; a rate of 314.1 per 100,000 people.
  • Croesyceilog: 14 new cases; a rate of 192.6 per 100,000 people.
  • West Pontnewydd and Thornhill: 13 new cases; a rate of 193.2 per 100,000 people.
  • Fairwater and Greenmeadow: seven new cases; a rate of 108.2 per 100,000 people.
  • Cwmbran: 13 new cases; a rate of 173.3 per 100,000 people.
  • Llantarnam and Oakfield: 13 new cases; a rate of 174.1 per 100,000 people.
  • Hollybush and Henllys: six new cases; a rate of 88.7 per 100,000 people.