From today, groups of up to six people, from any number of households, or a group of any size from up to two households, are allowed to gather in parks and gardens in England, and outdoor sports facilities can reopen. This ends the “stay at home” order, but people are being encouraged to “stay local” where possible.
The infection rate has remained stable in Leeds over the last few weeks, increasingly slightly in the seven days to March 23. It now stands at 111.5 new cases per 100,000 people.
But infection rates vary across the city's Middle Super Output Areas, a geographic measure of about 8,000 people. Here we reveal which Leeds areas had the highest infection rates in the seven days to March 23, the latest available figures.
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1. Pudsey South East
Pudsey South East recorded 22 new cases, that’s a rate of 305 new cases per 100,000 people. It’s up 69.2% from the previous week.
2. Gipton North
Gipton North recorded 21 new cases, that’s a rate of 269.6. It’s up 16.7% from the previous week.
3. Farnley West & Gamble Hill
Farnley West & Gamble Hill recorded 15 new cases, that’s a rate of 254.9. It’s up 400% from the previous week.
4. Harehills North
Harehills North recorded 20 new cases, that’s a rate of 254.4. It’s up 150% from the previous week.
5. Pudsey South West
Pudsey South West recorded 22 new cases, that’s a rate of 252.8. It’s up 83.3% from the previous week.
6. Cross Flatts Park & Garnets
Cross Flatts Park & Garnets recorded 19 new cases, that’s a rate of 251.4. It’s down 17.4% from the previous week.