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.
9. Cleadon Park
Cleadon Park had 400.4 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 60% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Horsley Hill
Horsley Hill had 395.1 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 13% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Brockley Whins
Brockley Whins had 390.3 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a drop of 30% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
12. Simonside
Simonside had 378.6 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 162.6% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk