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.

9. Simonside
The case rate is 425.0 per 100,000 people. 24 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton

10. Biddick Hall
The case rate is 402.2 per 100,000 people. 29 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk

