diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index e7ef3139..559eaee9 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "covid-dashboard",
-  "version": "1.7.0",
+  "version": "1.8.0",
   "description": "Frontend application for the Covid Dashboard",
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",