The latest figures, for the seven days to May 23, 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, 168 (53 per cent) have seen a rise in case rates, 132 (42 per cent) have recorded a fall and 15 are unchanged. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
7. Selby, North Yorkshire
Selby had a rate of 29.8 (27 cases) in the seven days to May 23, down from 50.8 (46 cases) the previous week.
8. Sheffield
Sheffield had a rate of 33.9 (198 cases) in the seven days to May 23, down from 40.9 (239 cases) the previous week.
9. Barnsley
Barnsley had a rate of 27.5 (68) cases in the seven days to May 23, which was the same as the previous week.
10. East Riding of Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire had a rate of 22.3 (76 cases) in the seven days to May 23, down from 23.4 (80 cases) the previous week.
11. Rotherham
Rotherham had a rate of 22.6 (60 cases) in the seven days to May 23, down from 26.4 (70 cases) the previous week.
12. Hull
Hull had a rate of 16.2 (42 cases) in the seven days to May 23, down from 17.7 (46 cases) the previous week.