Scarborough currently has the highest infection rate in the region, 249.2 new cases per 100,000 people, while Harrogate in North Yorkshire has the lowest rate at 83.9. These are the 13 local authority areas where the infection rate is currently rising, listed from highest to lowest rates. The latest figures, which are for the seven days to December 16, 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 new number of new cases per 100,000 population. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
7. East Riding of Yorkshire - 150.9
East Riding had a rate of 150.9 (515 new cases) in the seven days to December 16, up from 125.7 (429 cases) the previous week
8. Leeds - 141.5
Leeds had a rate of 141.5 (1,122 new cases) in the seven days to December 16, up from 136.5 (1,083 cases) the previous week
9. Selby, North Yorkshire - 136.8
Selby had a rate of 136.8 (124 new cases) in the seven days to December 16, up from 113.7 (103 cases) the previous week
10. Craven, North Yorkshire - 124.3
Craven had a rate of 124.3 (71 new cases) in the seven days to December 16, up from 110.3 (63 cases) the previous week
11. Richmondshire, North Yorkshire - 117.3
Richmondshire had a rate of 117.3 (63 new cases) in the seven days to December 16, up from 74.4 (40 cases) the previous week. Image taken before the pandemic
12. York - 92.6
York had a rate of 92.6 (195 new cases) in the seven days to December 16, up from 61.2 (129 cases) the previous week