The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey results, which estimate the current rates for areas in the UK for the week ending February 28.Reports have emerged in some parts of the UK warning of rising Covid hospital admissions. Here, we look at the latest Covid infection rates in Leeds and how they compare to every area in Yorkshire, ordered from the highest infection rate to the lowest in the region.
7. Hull
2.4% tested positive for Covid-19 during the survey, according to the ONS data. It represents a ratio of people testing positive for Covid of 1 in 40. Photo: Simon Hulme
8. Kirklees
2.3% tested positive for Covid-19 during the survey, according to the ONS data. It represents a ratio of people testing positive for Covid of 1 in 45. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
9. Calderdale
2.3% tested positive for Covid-19 during the survey, according to the ONS data. It represents a ratio of people testing positive for Covid of 1 in 45. Photo: YPN
10. Sheffield
2.2% tested positive for Covid-19 during the survey, according to the ONS data. It represents a ratio of people testing positive for Covid of 1 in 45. Photo: Dean Atkins
11. Leeds
2.1% tested positive for Covid-19 during the survey, according to the ONS data. It represents a ratio of people testing positive for Covid of 1 in 45. Photo: Tony Johnson
12. Wakefield
2.1% tested positive for Covid-19 during the survey, according to the ONS data. It represents a ratio of people testing positive for Covid of 1 in 45. Photo: Scott Merrylees