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.
9. Ossett West
37 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ossett West last week, a fall of 5.1 per cent from the previous week. The rolling rate currently stands at 492.3 per 100,000 people. Photo: Google Maps
10. Outwood East
32 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Outwood East last week, a rise of 3.2 per cent from the previous week. The rolling rate currently stands at 508.8 per 100,000 people. Photo: Google Maps
11. Durkar & Crigglestone
34 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Durkar & Crigglestone last week, a rise of 3 per cent from the previous week. The rolling rate currently stands at 511.5 per 100,000 people. Photo: Google Maps
12. Thornes
33 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Thornes last week, a fall of 2.9 per cent from the previous week. The rolling rate currently stands at 543.8 per 100,000 people. Photo: Google Maps