Residents in a Nottinghamshire area with the highest Covid infection rate in the county say they are shocked at a recent surge in cases.
East Bridgford and Aslockton has an infection rate of 833.4 in the seven days leading to February 16, putting it in the Government's highest risk category when it comes to Covid-19.
This is due to 62 positive cases in the area during this period, putting the area far above the national average rate of 124.9.
The recent rise has concerned East Bridgford's residents who have been left shocked and confused their village has the highest Covid rate across the whole of Nottinghamshire.
Elizazbeth Peters, who lives in the village, said: "It is surprising - absolutely.
"I thought we were pretty safe here in the village. We are pretty isolated.
"I absolutely love it here - there's a real sense of community. I just can't believe it.
"I'm so surprised we've had that many cases in such a short period of time."
Harry Pankowski, 27, said: "I'm pretty shocked by that, yes.
"I've been furloughed so I've pretty much only been going to the shops and for walks. I guess I've seen quite a few people out and about - but everyone keeps their distance.
"Hopefully we can see that number go back down again. It's anyone's guess why we've seen a rise.
"I've lived here all my life - I went off to university but then came back."
48-year-old Karen Swann told Nottinghamshire Live: "It's absolutely fine here - it's a normal kind of village.
"I don't know what the rise in cases is down to. Pretty much everybody gives you plenty of room - we call it the 'Covid shuffle' in our house.
"I've lived here since 2008 - we very much like it here.
"Everybody has been looking after each other."
Other villages within the East Bridgford and Aslockton area include Scarrington, Car Colston and Granby.
By contrast, neighbouring Bingham's rate is only at 39.2 due to just four cases over the same period, while the virus has been suppressed in nearby Lambley and Burton Joyce.
