The city could never have predicted the year that was to come, with coronavirus spreading across communities and having a profound impact on many lives. As 2020 draws to a close, we revisit the defining moments of the pandemic in Leeds - from lockdowns to cheering for our NHS. Here's how the pandemic unfolded, in 20 pictures:
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The three-tier system of Covid restrictions came into force on October 13, with Leeds initially placed in Tier 2. On October 29 it was confirmed that West Yorkshire would move to Tier 3 - but this was scrapped when the second national lockdown was announced Photo: James Hardisty
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Police patrol Leeds Station during the second national lockdown in November. People were once again told to stay at home, leaving only for essential trips Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
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It was confirmed in November that 1,300 Covid patients had been discharged from Leeds hospitals since the start of the pandemic. The chief executive of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust praised the "tremendous spirit and resilience" of NHS staff Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
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But a tragic milestone was reached on December 1, when it was confirmed that 1,000 people in Leeds had died after testing positive for coronavirus. Leeds Council leader Judith Blake said: “This tragic and sobering milestone demonstrates that the virus continues to take a profound toll on the lives of residents and families in Leeds” Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
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The national lockdown ended on December 2, with Leeds placed under Tier 3 restrictions despite falling infection rates. The number of new cases and hospital admissions fell throughout December, with the council making the case for Leeds to move down to Tier 2 Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
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103-year-old Marjorie Patterson became one of the oldest people in Leeds to be vaccinated, following the approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine Photo: Tony Johnson