Official Government figures show that since mid-January the rate of positive Covid cases per 100,000 people in Leeds has been falling. Leeds has now been in a lockdown for more than six weeks, and the figures show 64 out of 107 neighbourhoods have seen a fall in new infections. Here we reveal which areas have seen the biggest fall in case rates per 100,000 people between February 4 and February 11. All images are for illustrative purposes.
1. Scarcroft, Shadwell and Scholes
Scarcroft, Shadwell and Scholes has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by around 100 per cent, from 205.8 to an estimated zero. The area recorded fewer than three cases, so the exact infection rate is not available to protect the identity of those infected.
2. Roundhay West
Roundhay West has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by around 100 per cent, from 101.0 to an estimated zero. The area recorded fewer than three cases, so the exact infection rate is not available to protect the identity of those infected.
3. Aberford, Barwick and Thorner
Aberford, Barwick and Thorner has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by around 100 per cent, from 62.0 to an estimated zero. The area recorded fewer than three cases, so the exact infection rate is not available to protect the identity of those infected. (photo: Paul Goodyear)
4. Tingley West and West Ardsley
Tingley West and West Ardsley has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by around 85.7 per cent, from 463.0 to 66.1.
5. Leeds Dock, Hunslet and Stourton
Leeds Dock, Hunslet and Stourton has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by around 79.4 per cent, from 404.1 to 83.2.
6. East End Park and Richmond Hill
East End Park and Richmond Hill has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by around 70.8 per cent, from 222.1 to 64.8.