The Government has reviewed tiers across England and the announcement on whether Leeds will move to Tier 4 or remain in Tier 3 is expected later today. The city's average rate of coronavirus infection now stands at 189.8 new cases per 100,000 people, up 33.1% from last week. But there have been large increases in some parts of Leeds. These are the 19 areas of the city where the infection rate has risen by more than 150% in the seven days to December 24, the latest available figures, compared to the previous week. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
7. Headingley - up 300%
Headingley had 16 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 168.1 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 300% from the previous week.
8. Guiseley North & West - up 280%
Guiseley North & West had 19 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 257.2 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 280% from the previous week. Photo: Google
9. Yeadon East - up 280%
Yeadon East had 19 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 257.2 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 280% from the previous week.
10. Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk - up 225%
Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk had 13 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 239.5 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 225% from the previous week.
11. Bramley South & Upper Armley - up 200%
Bramley South & Upper Armley had 21 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 239.3 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 200% from the previous week.
12. Farnley East - up 200%
Farnley East had nine cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 138.7 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 200% from the previous week. Photo: Google