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.
9. Wakefield
Wakefield -126.6 per 100,000 (441 new cases), up from 81.0 per 100,000 (282 new cases).
10. Barnsley
Barnsley - 124.0 per 100,000 (306 new cases), up from 59.5 per 100,000 (147 new cases).
11. Richmondshire
Richmondshire -115.4 per 100,000 (62 new cases), up from 74.4 per 100,000 (40 new cases).
12. Doncaster
Doncaster - 110.6 per 100,000 (345 new cases), up from 53.2 per 100,000 (166 new cases).