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.
13. New Farnley & Lower Wortley
New Farnley & Lower Wortley has an an infection rate of 1368.5. It’s up 177.1% from the previous week, when the case rate was 493.8.
14. University & Little Woodhouse
University & Little Woodhouse has an an infection rate of 1354.0. It’s up 81.6% from the previous week, when the case rate was 745.6.
15. Kippax East, Micklefield & Allerton Bywater
Kippax East, Micklefield & Allerton Bywater has an an infection rate of 1336.3. It’s up 95.7% from the previous week, when the case rate was 683.