Seven South Tyneside areas where Covid rates are still on the rise
Covid-19 infections in South Tyneside have been generally falling, with the seven-day rate of of positive cases per 100,000 people dropping from 496.1 (on January 1) to 150.4 (on February 11).
But the latest figures show infections are still on the rise in seven out of the 23 neighbourhoods in the borough.
Here we reveal which areas have seen the biggest increase in case rates per 100,000 people between February 4 and February 11.
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.
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.
1. Cleadon and East Boldon
Cleadon and East Boldon has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 99.9%. The case rate was 88.1 per 100,000 people on February 4 compared to 176.1 per 100,000 people on February 11. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
2. South Shields West
South Shields West has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 83.3%. The case rate was 72.6 per 100,000 people on February 4 compared to 133.1 per 100,000 people on February 11. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
3. South Shields East
South Shields East has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 66.6%. The case rate was 105.7 per 100,000 people on February 4 compared to 176.1 per 100,000 people on February 11. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
4. Westoe
Westoe has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 62.5%. The case rate was 123.3 per 100,000 people on February 4 compared to 200.4 per 100,000 people on February 11. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk