But people are being warned to stick to the rules and “not blow it” in the months ahead, as Matt Hancock said the public must “temper our joy and enthusiasm” at the beginning of the rollout “with the need to keep each other safe”. The Covid-19 infection rate in Leeds has fallen to 143.6 new cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days, down from 179.7 the previous week. But some neighbourhoods remain areas of concern, with higher infection rates than the rest of the city. These 18 Leeds areas had rates of more than 200 new cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to December 3, the latest available figures. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
1. Meanwood South & Sugarwell
Meanwood South and Sugarwell had 43 cases in the seven days to November 18, that’s a rate of 696.6. The rate is up 138.9 per cent from the previous week. Photo: Google
2. Pudsey North East
Pudsey North East had 48 cases in the seven days to November 18, that’s a rate of 640.5. The rate is up 2.1 per cent from the previous week.
3. Pudsey South East
Pudsey South East had 46 cases in the seven days to November 18, that’s a rate of 637.8. The rate is down 41 per cent from the previous week.
4. Morley North & Gildersome East
Morley North and Gildersome East had 47 cases in the seven days to November 18, that’s a rate of 624.8. The rate is down 31.9 per cent from the previous week. Photo: Google
5. Bramley Park North
Bramley Park North had 31 cases in the seven days to November 18, that’s a rate of 600.7. The rate is up 72.2 per cent from the previous week.
6. Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton
Leeds Dock, Hunslet and Stourton had 48 cases in the seven days to November 18, that’s a rate of 570.5. The rate is down 9.4 per cent from the previous week.