The Office for National Statistics still releases regional statistics related to Coronavirus regularly with data including the percentage and ratio of people testing positive for the virus.
These are the regions across the North East with the highest percentage of people testing positive for Covid 19 for the week ending Tuesday, February 28. The newest version of data splits the regions into six sections. These are:
- Darlington and County Durham
- Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- North Tyneside
- Northumberland
- South Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead
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These are the areas of the North East with the highest rates of Covid infections based on positive tests according to the Office for National Statistics. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP) Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
1. South Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead
South Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead has seen 3.1% of people test positive for Covid 19. This is the equivalent of one in 30 people. Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
2. Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne has seen 3% of people test positive for Covid 19. This is the equivalent of one in 35 people. Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images
3. North Tyneside
North Tyneside has seen 2.7% of people test positive for Covid 19. This is the equivalent of one in 35 people. Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images
4. Northumberland
Northumberland has seen 2.7% of people test positive for Covid 19. This is the equivalent of one in 35 people. Photo: Peter Summers/Getty Images