The Government has reviewed tiers across England and the announcement on whether Leeds will move to Tier 4 or remain in Tier 3 is expected later today. The city's average rate of coronavirus infection now stands at 189.8 new cases per 100,000 people, up 33.1% from last week. But there have been large increases in some parts of Leeds. These are the 19 areas of the city where the infection rate has risen by more than 150% in the seven days to December 24, the latest available figures, compared to the previous week. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
1. Alwoodley - up 580%
Alwoodley had 34 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 471.0 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 580% from the previous week.
2. Horsforth West - up 331.5%
Horsforth West had 20 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 331.5 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 566.7% from the previous week.
3. Aberford, Barwick & Thorner - up 500%
Aberford, Barwick & Thorner had 12 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 186.1 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 500% from the previous week. Photo: Paul Thorner
4. Carr Manor - up 433.3%
Carr Manor had 32 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 415.5 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 433.3% from the previous week. Photo: Google
5. Boston Spa & Bramham - up 350%
Boston Spa & Bramham had 9 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 126.6 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 350% from the previous week. Photo: Google
6. Kirkstall - up 325%
Kirkstall had 17 cases in the seven days to December 24, that’s a rate of 248.7 per 100,000 people. The rate is up 325% from the previous week.