Official Government figures show that since mid-January the rate of positive Covid cases per 100,000 people in Leeds has been falling. It's now down to 113.2, but the figure is still higher than the average infection rate in England - which stands at 69.9 cases per 100,000 people.
Infection rates vary across the city's local neighbourhoods and 26 Leeds areas recorded an infection rate of DOUBLE the national average in the seven days to March 2, the latest available figures.
The neighbourhoods with an infection rate of more than 139.8 are: Roundhay West, Garforth West, Belle Isle North, Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk, Morley East, Farsley South, Stanningley & Pudsey North West, Rodley & Stanningley Park, Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk, Morley North & Gildersome East, Yeadon East, Bramley Fall.
Plus these 15 Leeds areas, which recorded the highest infection rates in the city. All images are for illustrative purposes.
1. Wetherby East & Thorp Arch
Wetherby East & Thorp Arch recorded a rate of 739.8 new cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to March 2. This is due to an outbreak of coronavirus at HMP Wealstun prison.
2. Armley & New Wortley
Armley & New Wortley recorded a rate of 329.2 in the seven days to March 2. It’s up 3.6 per cent from the previous week.
3. Cross Flatts Park & Garnets
Cross Flatts Park & Garnets recorded a rate of 304.3. It’s up 64.3 per cent from the previous week.
4. Middleton Park Avenue
Middleton Park Avenue recorded a rate of 220.7. It’s up 13.3 per cent from the previous week.
5. Pudsey South West
Pudsey South West recorded a rate of 275.8. It’s up 71.4 per cent from the previous week.
6. Meanwood South & Sugarwell
Meanwood South & Sugarwell recorded a rate of 259.2. It’s up 128.6 per cent from the previous week. Photo: Google