This is the weekly infection rate of every Yorkshire area, listed in descending order. The following figures, for the seven days to September 4, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two). The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people. Data for the most recent three days (September 5-7) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
1. Bradford
Bradford had a rate of 70.6 (381 cases) in the seven days to September 4, up from 46.3 (250 cases) in the seven days to August 28
2. Leeds
Leeds had a rate of 47.9 (380 cases) in the seven days to September 4, up from 29.6 (235 cases) in the seven days to August 28
3. Kirklees
Kirklees had a rate of 37.1 (163 cases) in the seven days to September 4, up from 29.6 (235 cases) in the seven days to August 28
4. Calderdale
Calderdale had a rate of 34.0 (72 cases) in the seven days to September 4, up from 21.3 (45 cases) in the seven days to August 28
5. Selby
Selby had a rate of 30.9 (28 cases) in the seven days to September 4, up from 6.6 (6 cases) in the seven days to August 28
6. Sheffield
Sheffield had a rate of 30.6 (179 cases) in the seven days to September 4, up from 14.5 (85 cases) in the seven days to August 28