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 167.4. But infection rates vary across Leeds' Middle Super Output Areas (MSOAs), a geographic measure of about 8,000 people. Here we reveal the 17 Leeds areas which have seen case rates double in the seven days to February 18, compared to the previous seven days to February 11. All images are for illustrative purposes only.
7. Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes
Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes recorded five new cases, that’s a rate of 93.5 . It’s up 150% from the previous week.
8. Pudsey South East
Pudsey South East recorded 15 new cases, that’s a rate of 208. It’s up 150% from the previous week. Photo: Google
9. Otley South
Otley South recorded nine new cases, that’s a rate of 117.8. It’s up 125% from the previous week.
10. Horsforth West
Horsforth West recorded nine new cases, that’s a rate of 149.2. It’s up 125% from the previous week.
11. Far Headingley & Weetwood
Far Headingley & Weetwood recorded 20 new cases, that’s a rate of 172.1. It’s up 122.2% from the previous week. Photo: Google
12. Kippax East, Micklefield & Allerton Bywater
Kippax East, Micklefield & Allerton Bywater recorded 11 new cases, that’s a rate of 164.9. It’s up 120% from the previous week.