England's Covid hotspots spark warning of virus resurgence as lockdown eases Mirror 2 days ago Anxious scientists fear a deadly third wave of Covid cases with hotspots across England. Latest data reveals three areas - Corby, Mansfield and Barnsley - have more than 100 cases per 100,000 people - while many others have nearly three times the average infection rate. It comes as the country is set to ease lockdown restrictions, with non-essential shops allowed to reopen and pubs to serve customers in beer gardens. Yesterday the UK recorded 40 Covid deaths and 2,589 infections, while the number of people to receive their second vaccine jab is nearing seven million.