Will Wakefield go into Tier 2? This is when the government will announce the latest review of Covid Tiers

The Wakefield district is currently subject to the strictest level of coronavirus restrictions, known as Tier 3: Very High, but has reported a sharp fall in cases following the end of the second national lockdown.

Confusion remains over whether the district will remain in Tier 3 restrictions over Christmas, after contradictory statements were given by the council and government earlier this week.

The current rate of cases in the district is 152.7 per 100,000, according to the NHS, below the national average of 201.7 per 100,000.

Other areas of West Yorkshire are reporting similar figures.

But unveiling the tiers last month, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the case rate was not the only factor used to decide which Tier an area would enter into.

Other factors, such as the percentage of tests returning a positive result, and case rate among the over-60s, are also factored into the decision.

Speaking in a press conference today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed the results of the first review, which was due to take place today (Wednesday, December 16) would be revealed tomorrow.

It remains unclear whether West Yorkshire will remain in Tier 3 or be lowered to Tier 2, or whether different local authorities may be placed into different Tiers.

Mr Johnson said: "Thanks to the colossal collective effort in November we did bring the R below 1, we did get the infection rate down.

"But I must be frank with you we are already seeing worrying rises in some parts of the country: Kent is still seeing rising infections the number of cases in London is at 270 per 100,000 people.

"And that’s why we acted quickly by moving London into Tier 3 from today.

"And tomorrow the Health Secretary will announce the outcome of the latest tiering review."

Update, Wednesday, December 17, 9am: Mr Hancock is expected to give a statement to the Commons at 11.30am. We'll bring you the latest as it becomes available.

12pm: Mr Hancock has confirmed there will be no change in the restrictions in place in Wakefield. Find out more here.