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.
13. Morley Bruntcliffe and Woodkirk
Morley Bruntcliffe and Woodkirk has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 33%, from 79.4 to 105.8.
14. Harehills South
Harehills South has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 33%, from 35.0 to 46.6.
15. Horsforth South and Rawdon
Horsforth South and Rawdon has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 25%, from 48.1 to 60.1.
16. Beeston East
Beeston East has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 11%, from 105.3 to 117.0.