Graph reveals scale of coronavirus outbreak in Sheffield – with ‘rapid’ increase compared to Yorkshire

The ratio of cases confirmed in Sheffield has rapidly increased over the last few days, more rapidly than other cities of similar size.

According to the graph, published on the Centre for Cities website, as of March 30, there were 59 confirmed cases in Sheffield, per 100,000 population.

Sheffield’s coronavirus death toll is continuing to rise, with the figure at 14 yesterday, with 428 confirmed cases.

The figures put Sheffield just behind London with 64 cases per 100,000 in the capital.

Meanwhile Slough, Berkshire, has recorded 49 cases per 100,000.

New figures show Birmingham and Derby also reporting 50 and 46 cases respectively per 100,000 up to March 30.

Director of Public Health for Sheffield, Greg Fell, said the region's numbers could be down to increased frequency of tests in the city.

The numbers come as the UK's overall death toll hit more than 1,400 yesterday, with more than 200,000 cases overall.

Among the Sheffield deaths are Leonard Gibson, 78, one of the city’s first confirmed death and long serving Labour councillor Coun Pat Midglely, 82.

The Office for National Statistics today revealed deaths involving coronavirus were registered in all age groups apart from those aged under 15-years-old.

The highest number of deaths were recorded in people aged over 85-years-old.

Hull has the lowest number of cases per population, with around 3 confirmed cases per 100,000 inhabitants.