In reply to mick taylor:
Yes, in addition to the point I made, you are right. The rates of virus transmission in older groups and rates of hospitalisation in Liverpool are both up substantially.
All of these factors basically stem from the fact that the virus has been here at significant levels and spreading in the community for several weeks longer than areas like Nottingham. Rates have been in the highest categories for several weeks now even in areas away from the city centre and containing no students.