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.
9. Hebburn South
The case rate is 456.4 per 100,000 people. 44 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
10. Simonside
The case rate is 442.7 per 100,000 people. 25 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
11. Horsley Hill
The case rate is 425.5 per 100,000 people. 28 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
12. West Boldon
The case rate is 437.7 per 100,000 people. 27 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton