Official Government figures show that since mid-January the rate of positive Covid cases per 100,000 people in Leeds has been falling. It's now down to 113.2, but the figure is still higher than the average infection rate in England - which stands at 69.9 cases per 100,000 people.
Infection rates vary across the city's local neighbourhoods and 26 Leeds areas recorded an infection rate of DOUBLE the national average in the seven days to March 2, the latest available figures.
The neighbourhoods with an infection rate of more than 139.8 are: Roundhay West, Garforth West, Belle Isle North, Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk, Morley East, Farsley South, Stanningley & Pudsey North West, Rodley & Stanningley Park, Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk, Morley North & Gildersome East, Yeadon East, Bramley Fall.
Plus these 15 Leeds areas, which recorded the highest infection rates in the city. All images are for illustrative purposes.
7. Farnley East
Farnley East recorded a rate of 215.8. It’s up 40 per cent from the previous week. Photo: Google
8. NHS Nightingale Yorkshire
Beeston Hill & Hunslet Moor recorded a rate of 205.4. It’s up 100 per cent from the previous week.
9. Harehills North
Harehills North recorded a rate of 190.8. It’s down 16.7 per cent from the previous week.
10. Lady Wood & Oakwood
Lady Wood & Oakwood recorded a rate of 185.9. It’s up 200 per cent from the previous week.
11. Bramhope & Pool-in-Wharfedale
Bramhope & Pool-in-Wharfedale recorded a rate of 181.9. It’s up 140.0 per cent from the previous week.
12. Holbeck
Holbeck recorded a rate of 181.5. It’s down 5.9 per cent from the previous week.