With the number of new cases on the decline and efforts under way to release blanket restrictions, attention is shifting to the pockets of the country where the virus continues to spread. JPIMedia analysis of official figures has revealed the areas in Yorkshire with the highest rate of people testing positive for coronavirus in the from May 23 to June 6. These are the 10 new coronavirus hotspots in Yorkshire and The Humber:
5. Harrogate
Harrogate had the fifthhighest rate of new coronavirus cases in Yorkshire, with 15.5 new cases identified from May 23 to June 6,per 100,000 people. Photo: Gerard Binks
6. Bradford
Bradford had the sixth highest rate of new coronavirus cases in Yorkshire, with 15.2new cases identified from May 23 to June 6,per 100,000 people.
7. East Riding of Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire had the sixth highest rate of new coronavirus cases in Yorkshire, with 14.1new cases identified from May 23 to June 6,per 100,000 people.
8. Hambleton
Hambleton had the seventh highest rate of new coronavirus cases in Yorkshire, with 13.1new cases identified from May 23 to June 6,per 100,000 people. Photo: Tony Johnson