The coronavirus infection rate in Barnet remained low nearly two months after the lifting of lockdown began.

The borough saw 14 new cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 people in the seven days to April 29, according to the latest data.

It was the seventh-lowest rate in London and down by 53 per cent on the figure recorded at the end of March.

The first stage of the Government’s “roadmap” out of lockdown began more than eight weeks ago, when schools opened their doors to all pupils.

This month is set to see the third stage of lockdown lifting, when ministers aim to allow a further easing of restrictions on social contact – including allowing separate households to meet indoors.

Colindale was the worst-affected part of Barnet in the seven days to April 29, with eight cases of the virus.

Burnt Oak and Watling Park, West Hendon, Hendon Central and Oakleigh Park recorded four cases each, while Friern Barnet, Osidge, North Finchley and Hampstead Garden Suburb each saw three cases.

The remaining parts of the borough recorded fewer than three cases – the lowest figure provided by the Government.

According to the latest update from Barnet Council, published on Tuesday, hospital admissions have been consistently around one per day for the last five weeks.

It adds that on April 27 there were 17 people in beds at the Royal Free Hospital with Covid-19, with five of them requiring mechanical ventilation.

There have been no new cases of Covid-19 reported among care home residents since March 4 and no staff members testing positive for the virus in the past seven days, the report states.

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.