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.
7. Barnsley
Barnsley had a rate of 24.3 (60 cases) in the seven days to September 4, up from 6.9 (17 cases) in the seven days to August 28
8. Harrogate
Harrogate had a rate of 22.4 (36 cases) in the seven days to September 4, up from 9.3 (15 cases) in the seven days to August 28
9. Scarborough
Scarborough had a rate of 22.1 (24 cases) in the seven days to September 4, up from 3.7 (4 cases) in the seven days to August 28
10. Rotherham
Rotherham had a rate of 18.1 (48 cases) in the seven days to September 4, up from 9.8 (26 cases) in the seven days to August 28
11. Wakefield
Wakefield had a rate of 16.1 (56 cases) in the seven days to September 4, up from 12.1 (42 cases) in the seven days to August 28 Photo: SWNS
12. York
York had a rate of 13.8 (29 cases) in the seven days to September 4, up from 4.7 (10 cases) in the seven days to August 28