The 12 areas of South Tyneside with the highest Covid-19 case rates as infections soar over the Christmas period
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.
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.
9. Hebburn West
In the seven days up to December 29, Hebburn West recorded a case rate of 1,394.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 89 cases were recorded - a rise of 45.9% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Boldon Colliery
In the seven days up to December 29, Boldon Colliery recorded a case rate of 1,353.9 per 100,000 people. A total of 80 cases were recorded - a rise of 196.3% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Whitburn and Marsden
In the seven days up to December 29, Whitburn and Marsden recorded a case rate of 1,349.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 105 cases were recorded - a rise of 191.7% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
12. Brockley Whins
In the seven days up to December 29, Brockley Whins recorded a case rate of 1,245.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 67 cases were recorded - a rise of 97.1% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk