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.
5. Alverthorpe & Flanshaw
In Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, 16 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases fell from 185 per 100,000 to 164.4 per 100,000. Photo: Google Maps
6. Castleford West
In Castleford West, 9 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases fell from 181.9 per 100,000 to 96.3 per 100,000.
7. Castleford Town
In Castleford Town, 10 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases fell from 153.8 per 100,000 to 118.3 per 100,000.
8. Crofton
In Crofton, 3 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases rose from 93.2 per 100,000 to 46.6 per 100,000. Photo: Google Maps