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.
13. East End Park & Richmond Hill
East End Park & Richmond Hill recorded 19 new cases, that’s a rate of 175.8. It’s up 111.1% from the previous week.
14. New Pudsey
New Pudsey recorded 16 new cases, that’s a rate of 233.8. It’s up 100% from the previous week.
15. Aberford, Barwick & Thorner
Aberford, Barwick & Thorner recorded four new cases, that’s a rate of 62. It’s up 100% from the previous week.
16. Collingham, Rigton & Harewood
Collingham, Rigton & Harewood recorded four new cases, that’s a rate of 53.3 . It’s up 100% from the previous week.
17. Cross Gates East & Manston
Cross Gates East & Manston recorded 20 new cases, that’s a rate of 234.2. It’s up 100% from the previous week.