But which neighbourhoods are reporting the fewest cases? These are the 12 areas of Wakefield and the Five Towns which reported the lowest rates of Covid cases in the seven days up to Friday, July 16, 2021. Across the district, case rates on this date stood at 739.6 per 100,000 people - but some neighbourhoods were reporting far lower figures.
Please note: Case rates are provided for each of the district's MSOAs, which may not always tally with local authority wards.
5. Eastmoor
37 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Eastmoor last week, a fall of 36.2 per cent from the previous week. The rolling rate currently stands at 458.2 per 100,000 people. Photo: Google Maps
6. Agbrigg & Belle Isle
42 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Agbrigg & Belle Isle last week, a fall of 19.2 per cent from the previous week. The rolling rate currently stands at 465 per 100,000 people. Photo: Google Maps
7. Ossett North
44 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ossett North last week, a rise of 37.5 per cent from the previous week. The rolling rate currently stands at 481.8 per 100,000 people. Photo: Google Maps
8. Wakefield Central
42 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Wakefield Central last week, a rise of 2.4 per cent from the previous week. The rolling rate currently stands at 482.6 per 100,000 people. Photo: Google Maps