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.
17. South Elmsall
Three new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in South Elmsall, bringing the rate of cases to 41 per 100,000 people, a rise of 50% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
18. Ryhill & South Hiendley
14 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ryhill & South Hiendley, bringing the rate of cases to 213.5 per 100,000 people, a rise of 16.7% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
19. Upton
Five new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Upton, bringing the rate of cases to 79.4 per 100,000 people, a rise of 25% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps