Leeds has recorded the most new coronavirus cases in one day since the start of the pandemic.
The Omicron variant is spreading rapidly around the country, sending case numbers spiraling in London and parts of the south.
Leeds had remained relatively unscathed but the data is now showing sharp rises in new cases in the city.
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According to data from Public Health England, 902 new cases of coronavirus were recorded in Leeds on Wednesday, December 15.
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That is the most since the start of the pandemic and case numbers for the days since are still being calculated, meaning worse figures are likely to emerge before Christmas.
Some areas of Leeds have been hit far worse than others.
Four local areas recorded an infection rate of over 1,000 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days up to Friday, December 17.
These are:
- Horsforth South & Rawdon - 1,328.3
- Hyde Park Corner & Woodhouse Cliff - 1,158.7
- Burley - 1,024.7
- Kirkstall - 1,003.3
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