Social distancing reminders in Leeds (Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

Social distancing reminders in Leeds (Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

The Leeds areas with the lowest rates of new Covid cases this week

Less people are getting coronavirus in these areas than in other parts of the city

By Abbey Maclure

Published 27th Oct 2020, 07:17 BST

Updated 27th Oct 2020, 07:54 BST

The average rate of coronavirus infections in Leeds currently stands at 415.1 new cases per 100,000 people. But some Leeds neighbourhoods have significantly lower rates of infection. These are the least-affected areas of the city, with an infection rate of less than 250 per 100,000 people in the seven days to October 21, the latest figures available. Images are for illustrative purposes only.

Harehills South had five new cases in the seven days to October 17 - that’s a rate of 58.3 per 100,000 people

1. Harehills South

Harehills South had five new cases in the seven days to October 17 - that’s a rate of 58.3 per 100,000 people

Wetherby had 10 new cases in the seven days to October 13 - that’s a rate of 152.2 per 100,000 people

2. Wetherby

Wetherby had 10 new cases in the seven days to October 13 - that’s a rate of 152.2 per 100,000 people

Moor Allerton had 10 new cases in the seven days to October 13 - that’s a rate of 159.3 per 100,000 people

3. Moor Allerton

Moor Allerton had 10 new cases in the seven days to October 13 - that’s a rate of 159.3 per 100,000 people Photo: Google

Collingham, Rigton and Harewood had 12 new cases in the seven days to October 13 - that’s a rate of 160.0 per 100,000 people

4. Collingham, Rigton & Harewood

Collingham, Rigton and Harewood had 12 new cases in the seven days to October 13 - that’s a rate of 160.0 per 100,000 people

Bramley Park North had nine new cases in the seven days to October 17 - that’s a rate of 174.4 per 100,000 people

5. Bramley Park North

Bramley Park North had nine new cases in the seven days to October 17 - that’s a rate of 174.4 per 100,000 people

Meanwood had 12 new cases in the seven days to October 17 - that’s a rate of 179.2 per 100,000 people

6. Meanwood

Meanwood had 12 new cases in the seven days to October 17 - that’s a rate of 179.2 per 100,000 people

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