Garforth West has emerged as a particular area of concernplaceholder image
Garforth West has emerged as a particular area of concern

The Leeds areas with the highest rates of new Covid cases as city enters national lockdown 2

As a second lockdown comes into force in England, Government figures have revealed the latest coronavirus infection hotspots in Leeds.

The average rate of Covid-19 infections in Leeds currently stands at 431.8 new cases per 100,000 people and is rising week-on-week. But some Leeds neighbourhoods have emerged as particular areas of concern, with infection rates reaching more than 600 new cases per 100,000 people in 16 areas of the city. Here are the worst-affected areas in Leeds with a rate of more than 600 new cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to October 30, the latest available figures. Images are for illustrative purposes only.

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