Covid in Wakefield: Interactive map shows the latest coronavirus case rates for every area of Wakefield and the Five Towns

The rate of cases across the Wakefield district has fallen sharply in recent weeks, down from 275 per 100,000 at the start of the month to 152 per 100,000 to date.

But case rates remain high in some areas.

The interactive map below offers a glimpse at the current case rate in each of Wakefield's MSOAs - a type of measure designed to break down large geographical regions into smaller areas with roughly equal population.

Scroll down to see the map in full.

Earlier this week, a great-grandfather from South Kirkby became the first person in the district to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, with thousands more people expected to be vaccinated in the coming days.

But confusion remains over whether the district will remain in Tier 3 restrictions over Christmas after a fall in the number of new cases.

Speaking in a Wakefield Council meeting on Monday, Tom Stannard, the council's corporate director for regeneration, said it was expected the district would remain in Tier 3 restrictions following the government review.

He added: "Although the government has set out its intention to review those restrictions on a fortnightly basis, with the first of those review points being later this week, the expectation at the moment is West Yorkshire will stay in Tier 3.

"That's because although cases are coming down and starting to plateau, they're still at a level that's in line with the government's formula for (Tier 3)."

But just hours later, health secretary Matt Hancock sparked speculation that Leeds could be lowered to Tier 2 restrictions, following questioning from Yorkshire MP Hilary Benn.

Responding to data on falling infection rates in Leeds, Mr Hancock said: "(He) has made a typically wise intervention ahead of the decision-making on Wednesday as to the wider tiering decisions for the rest of the country.”

West Yorkshire was placed into Tier 3 as a whole earlier this month, but it is possible the restrictions may be eased for local authorities on an individual basis.

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