Across the UK, there were 521,602 positive test results in the week to December 16, up 51% from the week before.
At a regional level, London has the highest infection rates in the UK, with 1455.8 cases per 100,000 people, followed by the East of England, with 893.5 cases per 100,000.
The North East has the lowest rate, with 435.3 cases per 100,000.
At neighbourhood level, Covid-19 case rates have been published for the week to December 16`.
Here are the neighbourhoods in South Tyneside with the highest case rates in the past week.
5. Fellgate and Hedworth
Fellgate and Hedworth had 499.2 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 125% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Jarrow Town
Jarrow Town had 449.2 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 47% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
7. West Harton
West Harton had 439.2 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 18.2% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Hebburn North
Hebburn North had 407.4 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 9.1% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk