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.
5. Durkar & Crigglestone
Five new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Durkar & Crigglestone, bringing the rate of cases to 75.2 per 100,000 people, a rise of 150% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
6. Castleford West
13 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Castleford West, bringing the rate of cases to 139.1 per 100,000 people, a rise of 550% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
7. Ferry Fryston
Five new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ferry Fryston, bringing the rate of cases to 57.6 per 100,000 people, a rise of 66.7 % from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
8. Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
Six new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ferrybridge & West Knottingley, bringing the rate of cases to 74.4 per 100,000 people, a rise of 200% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps