And although case rates have predominantly fallen across the country, the so-called Indian variant is fast becoming a cause of concern for the Government with infections identified across the UK.
There are fears the roadmap out of lockdown could be threatened by the new variant.
The latest figures show 16 out of 107 neighbourhoods in Leeds saw an increase in infections in the latest seven-day period, the first week of May.
As hospitality is to open indoors and cinemas, theatres and museums are to return, we reveal which neighbourhoods saw a rise in case rates per 100,000 people between April 30 and May 7.
7. Gipton North
Gipton North has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 100%, from 38.5 to 77.0.
8. Moor Allerton
Moor Allerton has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 100%, from 63.7 to 127.4.
9. Morley North and Gildersome East
Morley North and Gildersome East has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 80%, from 66.5 to 119.6.
10. Robin Hood, Lofthouse and Middleton Lane
Robin Hood, Lofthouse and Middleton Lane has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 50%, from 39.7 to 59.6.
11. Wortley
Wortley has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 50%, from 60.1 to 90.2.
12. Farsley South, Stanningley and Pudsey North West
Farsley South, Stanningley and Pudsey North West has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 50%, from 80.9 to 121.4.