Covid in Leeds: The Leeds areas with the highest infection rates as Boris Johnson announces end of Plan B restrictions

Coronavirus cases are now falling in every local council area of the UK as the Omicron wave subsides.

But rates remain high across the north of England, including in Leeds, the latest figures show.

Every one of the 380 council areas across the UK saw fewer people testing positive last week, when compared with the week before.

Leeds recorded an infection rate of 1,231 new cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to January 13, down 37.3 per cent from the previous week.

England’s Plan B measures are to end next Thursday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced.

This will see nightclubs reopen and social distancing requirements in hospitality venues end.

Here are the neighbourhoods in Leeds with the highest case rates right now. All images are for illustrative purposes only.

7. Cross Gates West & Killingbeck

Cross Gates West & Killingbeck had 1,690 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people. That’s down 33.7% from the previous week.

Armley & New Wortley had 1,660.2 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people. That’s down 18.1% from the previous week.

Middleton Park Avenue had 1,631.3 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people. That’s down 28.7% from the previous week.

Tingley East & East Ardsley had 1,615.6 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people. That’s down 34.2% from the previous week. Photo: Google