South Tyneside has seen a huge jump in Covid-19 infections during the Christmas period, with 1,958 cases recorded in the seven days leading up to December 29.
Latest figures show that in the same week, the borough now has a Covid-19 case rate of 1,295.5 per 100,000 people.
By comparison, in the seven days leading up to December 22, 871 cases were recorded which results in a rate of 576.3 per 100,000 people.
This means that South Tyneside’s Covid-19 infection rates has more than doubled over the course of the Christmas period.
Data for the last five days is not included as it may not yet be complete or accurate.
These are the areas of South Tyneside with the highest Covid-19 infections in the seven days leading up to December 29.
5. Primrose
In the seven days up to December 29, Primrose recorded a case rate of 1,593.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 105 cases were recorded - a rise of 144.2% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Hebburn South
In the seven days up to December 29, Hebburn South recorded a case rate of 1,557.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 152 cases were recorded - a rise of 114.1% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. Cleadon and East Boldon
In the seven days up to December 29, Cleadon and East Boldon recorded a case rate of 1,469 per 100,000 people. A total of 84 cases were recorded - a rise of 58.5% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Harton East
In the seven days up to December 29, Harton East recorded a case rate of 1,418.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 78 cases were recorded - a rise of 188.9% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk