It comes after Leeds was going to be placed into Tier 3 restrictions due to high coronavirus rates - but this is no longer going ahead, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority confirmed. Some Leeds neighbourhoods have emerged as particular areas of concern, with the infection rate reaching more than 500 new cases per 100,000 people in 15 areas of the city. Here are the worst-affected areas with an infection rate of more than 600 in the seven days to October, 27 the latest available figures. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
1. Calverley & Farsley North
Calverley & Farsley North had 70 new cases in the seven days to October 27 - that’s a rate of 845.3 per 100,000 people
2. Garforth West
Garforth West had 48 new cases in the seven days to October 27 - that’s a rate of 802.0 per 100,000 people
3. Halton Moor
Halton Moor had 48 new cases in the seven days to October 27 - that’s a rate of 730.6 per 100,000 people Photo: Google
4. Swarcliffe
Swarcliffe had 48 new cases in the seven days to October 27 - that’s a rate of 680.7 per 100,000 people Photo: Google
5. Cross Gates East & Manston
Cross Gates East & Manston had 55 new cases in the seven days to October 27 - that’s a rate of 644.1 per 100,000 people
6. Osmondthorpe & Neville Hill
Osmondthorpe & Neville Hill had 39 new cases in the seven days to October 27 - that’s a rate of 637.2 per 100,000 people Photo: Google