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.
1. Ackworth & Darrington
In Ackworth & Darrington, 8 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases fell from 152 per 100,000 to 71.5 per 100,000. Photo: Google Maps
2. Agbrigg & Belle Isle
In Agbrigg & Belle Isle, 24 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases rose from 132.8 per 100,000 to 265.7 per 100,000. Photo: Google Maps
3. Airedale
In Airedale, no new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases fell from 250.8 per 100,000 to 0 per 100,000.
4. Altofts
In Altofts, 11 new cases were confirmed. The seven day rate of cases rose from 101.9 per 100,000 to 186.8 per 100,000. Photo: Google Maps