The latest figures, which are for the seven days to October 12, 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 new number of new cases per 100,000 population. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
5. Rotherham
Rotherham had an infection rate of 295.0 (783 cases) in the seven days to October 12, up from 221.9 (589 cases) the previous week
6. York
York had an infection rate of 276.3 (582 new cases) in the seven days to October 12, up from 206.5 (435) the previous week
7. Kirklees
Kirklees had an infection rate of 255.1 (1,122 new cases) in the seven days to October 12, up from 207.8 (914) the previous week
8. Wakefield
Wakefield had an infection rate of 251.5 (876 new cases) in the seven days to October 12, up from 175.4 (611) the previous week Photo: SWNS