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.
9. Harton East
Harton East had 2,727.8 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 80.7% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Cleadon and East Boldon
Cleadon and East Boldon had 2,658.3 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 58.3% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Hebburn North
Hebburn North had 2,636.6 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 31.6% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
12. Westoe
Westoe had 2,636.4 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 140.3% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk