The North East has seen case numbers rocket by 73% in a week, with the region now the worst affected part of the UK.
Official figures show it had a rate of 2,609.6 cases per 100,000 residents in the week to January 6, far higher than the peak of 2,043 per 100,000 seen in London in December.
Across the UK, there were 1.2 million positive test results in the week to January 6, a 9% rise from the week before.
At neighbourhood level, Covid-19 case rates have been published for the week to January 6.
Here are the neighbourhoods in South Tyneside with the highest case rates right now.
5. Whiteleas
Whiteleas had 3,109.3 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 113.1% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Simonside
Simonside had 2,956.6 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 39% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
7. Primrose
Primrose had 2,853.7 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 67.9% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Harton West
Harton West had 2,826.8 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 101.4% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk