Covid in Leeds: Here are the only Leeds areas where the infection rate is rising

As the peak of the Omicron variant subsides, Covid cases are falling in Leeds.

There were 6,887 positive tests across the city in the seven days to February 1, the latest available figures from the Government.

That's an infection rate of 862.2 new cases per 100,000 people, down 27.6 per cent from the previous week.

But infection rates vary across Leeds and 13 neighbourhoods saw rates increase during that period.

Here are the Leeds areas where Covid cases were on the rise in the week to February 1. All images are for illustrative purposes only.

7. University & Little Woodhouse

University & Little Woodhouse has an infection rate of 617 cases per 100,000 people. That’s up 9.1% from the previous week.

Burley has an infection rate of 668.3 cases per 100,000 people. That’s up 7.2% from the previous week.

Headingley has an infection rate of 635.1 cases per 100,000 people. That’s up 5.2% from the previous week.

Cross Gates East & Manston has an infection rate of 747.8 cases per 100,000 people. That’s up 4.9% from the previous week.

Farnley West & Gamble Hill has an infection rate of 984.9 cases per 100,000 people. That’s up 3.6% from the previous week. Photo: Google

Cross Gates West & Killingbeck has an infection rate of 1,121.5 cases per 100,000 people. That’s up 2.8% from the previous week.