THESE areas in York and Ryedale are experiencing the highest Covid rates, according to the latest available data.

Most recent figures from Public Health England have revealed the areas where rates are still significantly above the average.

The overall average rate of infection for York is at 305.2 per 100,000 people.

Meanwhile Ryedale's case rate per 100,000 people currently stands at 458.4 per 100,000 people.

How the infection rate is worked out 

The infection rate is worked out by looking at the number of cases and the population in each neighbour area, which contain an average of 7,000 people.

Public Health England then look at this to identify the potential hotspots, seeing where exactly high percentages of the population have tested positive.

It comes as local authorities and health bosses continue to urge members of the public to come forward to have their Covid jab, and booster where eligible.

Read more: Children urged to take extra measures as Covid rates surge in York

Here are the areas with the highest Covid rates 

The data is from the seven days to October 13, compared to the week before.

1. Rillington & Sherburn 

Covid infection rate: 668.6 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 47 - up by 19

2. Easingwold & Stillington 

Covid infection rate: 576.4 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 54 – up by 26

3. Stamford Bridge & Sutton Upon Derwent

Covid infection rate: 502.0 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 47 – up by 6

4. Malton & Norton

Covid infection rate: 458.1 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 67 – up by 16

5. Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood

Covid infection rate: 451.3 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 41 – up by 7

6. Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe

Covid infection rate: 446.4 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 37 – up by 1

7. South Bank & Dringhouses

Covid infection rate: 415.7 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 33 – down by 1

8. Wigginton

Covid infection rate: 380.0 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 23 – up by 2

9. Helmsley & Ampleforth

Covid infection rate: 369.6 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 26 – up by 1

10. Holgate East

Covid infection rate: 364.0 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 33 – up by 6

11. Acomb

Covid infection rate: 353.7 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 37 – up by 12

12. Sheriff Hutton, Slingsby & Swinton

Covid infection rate: 340.6 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 33 – up by 13

13. Woodthorpe & Acomb Park

Covid infection rate: 331.7 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 31 – up by 16

14. Rawcliffe & Clifton South

Covid infection rate: 324.4 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 27 – down by 2

15. Kirkbymoorside & Moors

Covid infection rate: 308.8 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 20

16. Osbaldwick

Covid infection rate: 304.8 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 26 – up by 11

17. Heworth North & Stockton

Covid infection rate: 299.8 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 29 – up by 14

18. Dunnington, Elvington & Wheldrake  

Covid infection rate: 294.5 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 19 – up by 10

19. Fulford, Heslington & University

Covid infection rate: 245.4 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 24 – up by 8

20. Tang Hall

Covid infection rate: 231.4 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 26 – up by 8

21. Strensall

Covid infection rate: 230.4 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 16

22. New Earswick

Covid infection rate: 206.8 per 100,000 people

Number of cases this week: 12 – down by 1