In the most recent 24-hour period, 106,122 new Covid cases were reported - around 13,000 higher than the previous peak of 93,045 on December 17.
A further 140 coronavirus-related deaths have also been recorded.
In Sheffield, there have been 83 confirmed Omicron cases, with 557 suspected cases so far, after the city’s public health director Greg Fell said it was 'inevitable' the variant would reach Sheffield.
According to the latest available data from Public Health England, Sheffield's infection rate now stands at 601.3 new cases a week per 100,000 people, with a total of 3,543 new cases in the week to December 17 – a rise of 1,755 cases or 98.2 per cent.
Here we reveal the 15 Sheffield areas with fastest rising Covid rates.
Please note that the pictures are for illustration purposes only.
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5. Ecclesall and Greystones
This area recorded 82 new cases, up by 19 cases or 30.2 per cent in the week to December 17 with an infection rate of 885.6 per 100,000 people. Photo: Google
6. Meersbrook
This area recorded 69 new cases, up by 47 cases or 213.6 per cent in the week to December 17 with an infection rate of 898.2 per 100,000 people. Photo: Google
7. Oughtibridge and Bradfield
This area recorded 79 new cases, up by 31 cases or 64.6 per cent in the week to December 17 with an infection rate of 807 per 100,000 people. Photo: Google
8. Upper Stannington and Loxley
This area recorded 60 new cases, up by 37 cases or 160.9 per cent in the week to December 17 with an infection rate of 802 per 100,000 people. Photo: Google