Coronavirus

The vaccine bus in King Street, South Shields, in autumn 2021.

Covid-19 vaccine bus returns to South Shields Ryan Smith

Long queues at the covid vaccine bus in King Street, South Shields, on a previous visit.

Covid-19 vaccine bus returns to South Tyneside to provide booster jabs Ryan Smith

We take a look at a quiet South Shields on the third anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown.

South Shields during the first coronavirus lockdown on the third anniversary Ryan Smith

Coronavirus memorials unveiled across South Tyneside to remember those who died during pandemic

Coronavirus memorials unveiled across South Tyneside Jason Button

These are the areas of the North East with the highest rates of Covid infections based on positive tests according to the Office for National Statistics. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)

Every North East region ranked by current Coronavirus infection rates Jason Button

Key Stage 1 attainment falls.

Pandemic drove down school test results Andrew Dowdeswell

Covid jab figures.

'Three out of five' receive autumn Covid-19 booster Sonja Tutty

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, top left, has used his recently published diaries of the coronvirus pandemic to hit back at criticism of a "knee-jerk" lockdown imposed on the North East in September 2020. Pictures: Getty Images.

Hancock slammed for diary account of snap North East Covid lockdown

One of the Covid memorial statues planned for towns and villages in South Tyneside.

Covid pandemic memorials approved Chris Binding

"Sobering" figures have revealed the growth in the number of overweight and obese children in South Tyneside.

Figures show 'sharp' rise in childhood obesity James Harrison

Over-50s are due to be offered a Covid vaccine booster by December.

Where you can get a Covid vaccine booster jab James Harrison

Don't ignore calls to get your COVID-19 booster jab

People urged not to ignore COVID-19 booster invitation Nigel Booth

Excess death figures rise.

Pandemic drove up South Tyne 'excess death' figures Patrick Jack

Sandhaven Beach, South Shields, during the covid lockdown.

Six covid memorials to be installed across South Tyneside Ross Robertson

School virus rules exclusions.

Pupils excluded for breaching Covid rules Patrick Jack

Taxi numbers.

Pandemic cuts South Tyne private hire fleet Andrew Dowdeswell

Monkeypox, Covid, flu and hayfever - here's how to tell the difference in the early stages of infection.

Monkeypox, Covid, flu and hayfever - the symptoms to watch out for Jason Button

Long Covid fears.

'Thousands' may have long Covid in South Tyne Patrick Jack

Virus deaths top 600 in South Tyneside.

Virus claims over 600 in South Tyneside Will Grimond

One in eight snub virus jab.

'One in seven' have snubbed virus vaccine Patrick Jack

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the biggest increase in Covid-19 cases.

The 12 areas in South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases are rising most Ryan Smith

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 cases.

The 12 areas in South Tyneside with the lowest Covid infections Ryan Smith

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street on May 26. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Families share heartbreaking Covid losses in wake of Sue Gray report Debra Fox

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 infection rates.

Areas in South Tyneside with the lowest Covid case rates Ryan Smith

Boris Johnson leaving 10 Downing Street to Prime Ministers Questions.

Partygate probe ends with no further action against Boris Johnson James Harrison

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 case rates.

The 12 areas in South Tyneside with the lowest Covid case rates Ryan Smith

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 case rates.

The 12 areas of South Tyneside with the fewest Covid infections Ryan Smith

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer makes a statement outside Labour Party headquarters in London. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Keir Starmer will commit to resigning if police find he broke Covid laws By The Newsroom

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 infections.

The 12 areas in South Tyneside with the lowest Covid infections Ryan Smith

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 case rates.

The 12 areas of South Tyneside with the fewest Covid infections Ryan Smith

VALODARA, INDIA - APRIL 21: Prime Minister Boris Johnson pictured at the JCB Factory in Vadodara, Gujarat, during his two-day trip to India on April 21. Picture: Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images.

PM to face investigation into whether he misled MPs about 'Partygate' By The Newsroom

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 case rates.

Areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid case rates as infections fall Ryan Smith

Train tickets are set to be slashed by as much as half as the Government looks to address cost-of-living pressures. Picture: Lauren Hurley/PA Wire.

Half-price sale on rail fares announced By The Newsroom

Sats Squad volunteer Chas Buchanan tidying his kit for the last time.

'Life-saving' health heroes standing down Ross Robertson

Changes to Covid testing in England come into force this Friday (April 1). Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images.

The changes to Covid-19 testing in England from April 1 Debra Fox

Prime Minister Boris Johnson arriving at a Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

South Tyneside MPs react to first fines issued in 'partygate' probe James Harrison

The front door of number 10 Downing Street, in London.

Metropolitan Police confirm first round of fines for No. 10 lockdown parties James Harrison

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the highest Covid-19 case rates as infections continue to rise.

South Tyneside areas with the highest Covid-19 rates as cases continue to rise Ryan Smith

The first weekend of lockdown measures in South Shields.

Remembering the first lockdown weekend in South Shields Debra Fox

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the highest Covid case rates on the anniversary of the first lockdown.

South Tyneside areas with the highest Covid case rates on lockdown anniversary Ryan Smith

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are offering drop-in Covid vaccine clinics for pregnant women and their partners.

Drop-in Covid vaccine clinics set to open for pregnant women Ryan Smith

Macmillan nurses receiving cheque from Absent Friends event

Absent Friends event celebrates lives lost during the coronavirus pandemic Hayley Lovely

Remembrance call for 600 in South Tyneside

Virus claims over 600 in South Tyneside Patrick Jack

Invitations will start going out for vulnerable people to receive a Spring Covid booster.

Spring Covid booster jab roll-out begins Ryan Smith

Spring booster doses will be given to millions of vulnerable people in England. Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty Images.

Who will be eligible for Spring Covid boosters and how to book Debra Fox

Coronavirus booster vaccine jabs for millions of people in England will begin to be offered this week, the NHS has announced. Picture: PA.

Millions of vulnerable people to be offered spring Covid booster jab By The Newsroom

Travellers at Gatwick Airport on July 30, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Major changes to UK Covid travel rules come into effect Group Reporter

These are the areas of South Tyneside that have seen the biggest increase in Covid-19 cases.

The 12 areas of South Tyneside that have seen the biggest rise in Covid-19 cases Ryan Smith

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 case rates throughout the last week of February.

The 12 areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 case rates Ryan Smith

A vaccine minibus is set to visit South Shields and Jarrow.

Covid vaccine minibus set to offer first, second and booster jabs Ryan Smith

An NHS hospital ward.

Hospital bosses to roll back visiting restrictions James Harrison

Virus support cash figures

Over 800 claimed virus isolation support cash Andrew Dowdeswell

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 infection rates.

The 12 areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 infection rates Ryan Smith

Covid passenger locator forms are expected to be axed before Easter (Photo: Getty Images)

‘Complicated’ Covid travel requirement set to change ahead of Easter Claire Schofield

South Tyneside District Hospital

More than 30 new covid cases in South Tyneside but no more virus-related deaths Kevin Clark