These are the 13 areas in and around South Tyneside with the highest Covid case rates recorded between Friday, January 1 and Thursday, January 7, according to official figures.
In the seven-day period, 658 confirmed cases were confirmed in South Tyneside – down from 702 the seven days up to December 31, 2020.
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.
1. Hebburn West
The case rate is 666.5 per 100,000 people. 42 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Brockley Whins
The case rate is 632.2 per 100,000 people. 34 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
3. West Harton
The case rate is 573.2 per 100,000 people. 34 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
4. Hebburn North
The case rate is 546.3 per 100,000 people. 48 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk