More parts of Barnet saw Covid-19 cases fall to around zero as the infection rate continued to drop sharply.

There were 16 parts of the borough with fewer than three new cases of the virus in the seven days to March 4, according to the latest Government data.

It came as Barnet’s seven-day infection rate fell by nearly 40 per cent, to 46 new cases per 100,000 people.

The parts of the borough with fewer than three cases of Covid-19 were:

  • Mill Hill Broadway
  • Copthall and Downage
  • Finchley Central
  • Church End
  • Temple Fortune
  • Hampstead Garden Suburb
  • North Finchley
  • Woodside Park
  • Oakleigh Park
  • Whetstone East
  • Brunswick Park Road
  • New Barnet Town and East Barnet
  • Osidge
  • Oak Hill
  • Hadley Wood
  • North Cricklewood

The worst-affected part of the borough was Colney Hatch, with 11 cases of the virus.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cautioned that the return of all pupils to schools this week will have an impact on the spread of the virus, as there will be an increased risk of transmission.

Speaking at a Downing Street press conference on Monday, Mr Johnson urged people to stay at home and continue following the guidelines designed to stop the spread of Covid-19.

“With the number of patients being admitted to hospital with Covid each day still around eight times higher than the lows of last summer, it’s more vital than ever to follow the rules,” he said.

The return to schools is the first phase of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, which will proceed gradually and only if certain conditions are met.

The latest infection rate data is based on figures from Public Health England published on the Government’s online coronavirus dashboard. It is subject to slight variations, as the figures are continually updated.

To protect individuals’ identities, exact numbers are not provided for areas with fewer than three cases of the virus.