The figures for the seven days to June 27 are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two). The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people. Data for the most recent days has been excluded as it is incomplete and does not reflect the true number of cases. Of the 315 local areas in England, 306 (97 per cent) have seen a rise in case rates, eight (three per cent) have recorded a fall and one is unchanged. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
1. Leeds
Leeds had a rate of 354.4 (2,811 cases) in the seven days to June 27, up from 238.9 (1,895 cases) the previous week.
2. York
York had a rate of 326.2 (687 cases) in the seven days to June 27, up from 145.3 (306 cases) the previous week.
3. Wakefield
Wakefield had a rate of 298.3 (1,039 cases) in the seven days to June 27, up from 118.0 (411 cases) the previous week. (photo: SWNS)
4. Bradford
Bradford had a rate of 214.5 (1,158 cases) in the seven days to June 27, up from 148.8 (803 cases) the previous week.
5. Barnsley
Barnsley had a rate of 283.1 (699 cases) in the seven days to June 27, up from 89.5 (221 cases) the previous week.
6. Calderdale
Calderdale had a rate of 283.3 (599 cases) in the seven days to June 27, up from 177.3 (375 cases) the previous week.