These are the 10 areas in South Tyneside with the highest Covid case rates recorded between Thursday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 30, according to official figures.
The case rate takes into account the number of people living in each area compared to the number of people who have tested positive for the virus and are measured by 100,000 people.
The figures are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two). Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
The figures are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two). Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
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10 areas with the highest covid rates in South Tyneside Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
. Hebburn South
The case rate is 694.9 per 100,000 people. 67 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
. Hebburn North
The case rate is 580.5 per 100,000 people. 51 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
5. West Boldon
The case rate is 454.0 per 100,000 people. 28 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
6. Cleadon Park
The case rate is 448.7 per 100,000 people. 27 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Cleadon and East Boldon
The case rate is 440.4 per 100,000 people. 25 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
8. Brockley Whins
The case rate is 427.7 per 100,000 people. 23 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk Buy photo