Hull now has the highest rate in England, with the infection rate in Scarborough more than doubling in seven days. The latest figures, for the seven days to November 9, 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.
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The Yorkshire areas with the highest and lowest Covid infection rates this week
. Hull (Kingston upon Hull)
Hull had a rate of 743.3 (1,931 cases) in the seven days to November 9, up from 545.1 (1416) the previous week
. Bradford
Bradford had a rate of 566.5 (3,058 cases) in the seven days to November 9, down from 578.9 (3,125) the previous week
. Scarborough
Scarborough had a rate of 565.5 (615 cases) in the seven days to November 9, up from 209.6 (228 cases) the previous week
. Kirklees
Kirklees had a rate of 558.5 (2,456 cases) in the seven days to November 9, up from 541.6 (2,382 cases) the previous week
. Wakefield
Wakefield had a rate of 515.1 (1,794 cases) in the seven days to November 9, up from 489.5 (1,705 cases) the previous week Photo: SWNS
. Calderdale
Calderdale had a rate of 473.4 (1,001 cases) in the seven days to November 9, up from 406.7 (860 cases) the previous week
. East Riding of Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire had a rate of 471.6 (1,609) in the seven days to November 9, up from 340.6 (1,162 cases) the previous week
. Leeds
Leeds had a rate of 445.2 (3,531) in the seven days to November 9, down from 445.9 (3,537 cases) the previous week
1. Hull (Kingston upon Hull)
Hull had a rate of 743.3 (1,931 cases) in the seven days to November 9, up from 545.1 (1416) the previous week
2. Bradford
Bradford had a rate of 566.5 (3,058 cases) in the seven days to November 9, down from 578.9 (3,125) the previous week
3. Scarborough
Scarborough had a rate of 565.5 (615 cases) in the seven days to November 9, up from 209.6 (228 cases) the previous week
4. Kirklees
Kirklees had a rate of 558.5 (2,456 cases) in the seven days to November 9, up from 541.6 (2,382 cases) the previous week