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
5. Darlington and County Durham
Darlington and County Durham has seen 2.4% of people test positive for Covid 19. This is the equivalent of one in 40 people. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees
Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees have seen 2.2% of people test positive for Covid 19. This is the equivalent of one in 45 people. Photo: Photo by Richard Sellers/Getty Images