This is the weekly infection rate of every Yorkshire area following the new cases which have come to light, listed in descending order. The following figures, for the seven days to October 2, 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. Data for the most recent three days (October 3-5) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
5. Kirklees
Kirklees - 162.1 per 100,000 (713 new cases), up from 111.9 per 100,000 (492 new cases).
6. Craven
Craven - 150.5 per 100,000 (86 new cases), up from 112.0 per 100,000 (64 new cases).
7. York
York - 143.9 per 100,000 (303 new cases), up from 63.1 per 100,000 (133 new cases).
8. Calderdale
Calderdale - 132.4 per 100,000 (280 new cases), up from 101.7 per 100,000 (215 new cases).