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:
13. York
York had the twelfthhighest rate of new coronavirus cases in Yorkshire, with7.1 new cases identified from May 23 to June 6,per 100,000 people. Photo: James Hardisty
14. Kirklees
Kirklees had the thirteenthhighest rate of new coronavirus cases in Yorkshire, with7.0 new cases identified from May 23 to June 6,per 100,000 people. Photo: Jim Fitton
15. Leeds
Leeds had the fourteenth highest rate of new coronavirus cases in Yorkshire, with6.4 new cases identified from May 23 to June 6,per 100,000 people. Photo: Simon Hulme
16. North East Lincolnshire
North East Lincolnshire had the fifteenth highest rate of new coronavirus cases in Yorkshire, with6.3 new cases identified from May 23 to June 6,per 100,000 people. Photo: James Hardisty