People living in Leeds cannot meet socially indoors or in most outdoor places with anybody they do not live with, and hospitality venues will remain closed except for takeaway and delivery. However, the rate of Covid infections in the city is currently falling day-by-day, with the average infection rate now down to 273.2 new cases per 100,000 people. But some Leeds neighbourhoods remain as areas of concern, with the infection rate at more than 480 new cases per 100,000 people in 17 areas of the city. Here are the worst-affected areas of the city in the seven days to November 18, the latest available figures. Images 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.