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.
13. Normanton West
Six new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Normanton West, bringing the rate of cases to 61.3 per 100,000 people, a rise of 100% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
14. Pontefract North East
Four new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Pontefract North East, bringing the rate of cases to 43.5 per 100,000 people, a rise of 33.3% from the previous week.
15. Outwood West
Eight new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Normanton East, bringing the rate of cases to 101 per 100,000 people, a rise of 33.3% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
16. Pontefract South West
Seven new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Pontefract South West, bringing the rate of cases to 98.6 per 100,000 people, a rise of 16.7% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps