Data from Public Health England reveals that the current 7-day case rate in the Wakefield district currently stands at 136.4 per 100,000, down from 221.1 per 100,000 at the start of February. It is the lowest rate of cases recorded in the district since early October, though still remains far above the national average of 84.4 per 100,000.
Amid falling case rates, these are the latest figures for every area of Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford. These figures cover the seven days up to Tuesday, March 2, 2021, compared to the previous seven day window.
41. Upton
In Upton, 16 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases rose from 206.4 per 100,000 to 254.1 per 100,000. Photo: Google Maps
42. Glasshoughton
In Glasshoughton, 12 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases rose from 82.2 per 100,000 to 164.3 per 100,000. Photo: Google Maps
43. Wakefield St John's
In Wakefield St John's, 12 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases stayed steady at 149 per 100,000. Photo: Google Maps
44. Walton, Woolley & Bretton
In Walton, Woolley & Bretton, 14 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases rose from 157 per 100,000 to 219.77 per 100,000. Photo: Google Maps