The Leeds areas where the Covid infection rate is rising fastest as Indian variant concerns grow

Lockdown is gradually lifting in Leeds and across England - but there are some areas where coronavirus cases are still rising.

And although case rates have predominantly fallen across the country, concerns are growing after cases of the Indian variant doubled in a week.

It is now the dominant strain in the UK, one expert said, and there are fears the roadmap out of lockdown could be threatened by the new variant.

The latest figures show Leeds had an infection rate of 39 new cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to May 27, the latest available figures.

Here we reveal which Leeds neighbourhoods saw the biggest infection rate increase during this period, compared to the previous week.

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7. Lincoln Green & St James's

Lincoln Green & St James's recorded 7 new cases, a rate of 75.8. It’s up 133% from the previous week

Headingley recorded 9 new cases, a rate of 94.5. It’s up 125% from the previous week

Rothwell Outer recorded 6 new cases, a rate of 72.4. It’s up 100% from the previous week

Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk recorded 4 new cases, a rate of 73.7. It’s up 100% from the previous week Photo: Google

Hollin Park & Fearnville recorded 12 new cases, a rate of 163.4. It’s up 100% from the previous week Photo: Google

Bramley South & Upper Armley recorded 4 new cases, a rate of 45.6. It’s up 100% from the previous week