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.
9. Durkar & Crigglestone
In Durkar & Crigglestone, 8 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases rose from 90.3 per 100,000 to 120.4 per 100,000. Photo: Google Maps
10. Eastmoor
In Eastmoor, 15 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases fell from 198.1 per 100,000 to 185.8 per 100,000. Photo: Google Maps
11. Featherstone
In Featherstone, 8 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases fell from 207.1 per 100,000 to 92 per 100,000. Photo: Google Maps
12. Ferry Fryston
In Ferry Fryston, 9 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases stayed steady at 103.6 per 100,000. Photo: Google Maps