These are the nine areas in South Tyneside with the highest and lowest Covid case rates recorded between Friday, January 9 and Thursday, January 14, according to official figures.
In the seven-day period, 473 confirmed cases were confirmed in South Tyneside – which is down from 658 compared to the week before.
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.
There are six areas in South Tyneside with rates higher than 400 per 100,000 people and three areas which have rates lower than 200 per 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.

5. Whiteleas
The case rate is 426.2 per 100,000 people. 29 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton

6. Brockley Whins
The case rate is 409.1 per 100,000 people. 22 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk

7. LOWEST CASE RATE: Boldon Colliery
The case rate is 171.1 per 100,000 people. 10 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk

8. West Boldon
The case rate is 178.3 per 100,000 people. 11 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton

