The Public Health England data covers the period between September 14-20 and is based on tests carried out in laboratories (known as pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (known as pillar two). Pictures are for illustrative purposes only. Previous figures for the borough are available here.
9. Brockley Whins
12 new cases. Photo: JPI
10. Harton West
12 new cases. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Areas with the least new covid cases
Simonside, with five cases, was the South Tyneside area with the least new infections. Horsley Hil, Cleadon Park, Whiteleas and Biddick Hall all recorded six new cases in the week ending September 20. Photo: Frank Reid