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.
13. Beeston East - up 177.8%
Beeston East had 25 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 292.5 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 177.8% from the previous week.
14. Moor Allerton - up 175%
Moor Allerton had 22 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 350.4 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 175% from the previous week. Photo: Google
15. Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes - up 175%
Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes had 11 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 205.8 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 175% from the previous week.
16. Bramley Fall - up 166.7%
Bramley Fall had eight cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 127.6 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 166.7% from the previous week. Photo: Google
17. Kippax West - up 166.7%
Kippax West had eight cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 115.9 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 166.7% from the previous week. Photo: Google
18. Rodley & Stanningley Park - up 150%
Rodley & Stanningley Park had five cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 82.6 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 150% from the previous week.