Of the 45 neighbourhoods in the Wakefield district, 19 recorded a rise in case rates in the most recent week for which data is available. These are the 19 areas of Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford where rates of Covid-19 rose in the seven days up to May 1. It comes as people are warned that it is 'more important than ever' to abide by Covid restrictions.
Please note: Data is provided for each of the district's Middle later Super Output Areas (MSOAs), which may not always tally with local authority wards.
1. Agbrigg & Belle Isle
Four new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Agbrigg & Belle Isle, bringing the rate of cases to 44.3 per 100,000 people, a rise of 100% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
2. Altofts
Seven new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Altofts, bringing the rate of cases to 118.8 per 100,000 people, a rise of 133.3% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
3. Alverthorpe & Flanshaw
10 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, bringing the rate of cases to 102.8 per 100,000 people, a rise of 11.1% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
4. Castleford Town
Six new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Castleford Town, bringing the rate of cases to 71 per 100,000 people, a rise of 50% from the previous week.