There were 3,158 new cases recorded in the seven days to September 7, the latest figures from the Government.
That's an infection rate of 395.3 - up 17.1 per cent from the previous week.
And some Leeds neighbourhoods have much higher rates than the city's average. Here we reveal the Leeds areas with the highest infection rates.
The figures for the seven days to September 7 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. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
7. Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk
Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk recorded 34 cases, that’s an infection rate of 626.5. It’s up 9.7% from the previous week.
8. Methley
Methley recorded 44 cases, that’s an infection rate of 613.8. It’s up 15.8% from the previous week. Photo: Google
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Drighlington & Gildersome West recorded 51 cases, that’s an infection rate of 611.4. It’s up 24.4% from the previous week. Photo: Google
10. Bramley Park North
Bramley Park North recorded 31 cases, that’s an infection rate of 600.7. It’s up 93.8% from the previous week.
11. Wetherby West
Wetherby West recorded 39 cases, that’s an infection rate of 593.4. It’s up 30% from the previous week.
12. Rothwell Outer
Rothwell Outer recorded 49 cases, that’s an infection rate of 591.4. It’s up 40% from the previous week.