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.
9. Glasshoughton
16 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Glasshoughton, bringing the rate of cases to 219.1 per 100,000 people, a rise of 128.6% from the previous week.
10. Moorthorpe
Four new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Moorthorpe, bringing the rate of cases to 69 per 100,000 people, a rise of 100% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
11. Hemsworth Town
19 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Hemsworth Town, bringing the rate of cases to 226.8 per 100,000 people, a rise of 375% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
12. Normanton East
10 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Normanton East, bringing the rate of cases to 136.3 per 100,000 people, a rise of 100% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps