In England the rate of cases rose from 808.7 per 100,000 in the week to 16 Dec, to 1,207.4 in the week to 23 December. That is an increase of 49.3 per cent.
Covid cases in many areas of Leeds are on the rise, with infection rates spiking.
Here, we reveal the Leeds areas with the highest infection rates in the seven days to December 23 based on Government data. All images are for illustrative purposes only.
7. Far Headingley & Weetwood
Far Headingley & Weetwood has an an infection rate of 1500.1. It’s up 84.4% from the previous week, when the case rate was 813.6.
8. Rodley & Stanningley Park
Rodley & Stanningley Park has an an infection rate of 1412.6. It’s up 207.2% from the previous week, when the case rate was 459.9.
9. Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton
Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton has an an infection rate of 1412.4. It’s up 144.0% from the previous week, when the case rate was 578.8.
10. Horsforth East
Horsforth East has an an infection rate of 1404.6. It’s up 93.1% from the previous week, when the case rate was 727.4.
11. Morley Central
Morley Central has an an infection rate of 1402.5. It’s up 221.5% from the previous week, when the case rate was 436.3.
12. Hyde Park Corner & Woodhouse Cliff
Hyde Park Corner & Woodhouse Cliff has an an infection rate of 1391.9. It’s up 40.4% from the previous week, when the case rate was 991.1.