The 11 South Tyneside areas with the highest Covid rates as cases almost double
These are the 11 areas in South Tyneside with the highest Covid case rates recorded between Thursday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 23, according to official figures.
In the seven-day period, 320 cases were confirmed in the local authority – which has almost doubled from 162 the week before.
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.
1. Cleadon Park
The case rate is 415.4 per 100,000 people. In seven days, 25 people tested positive for Covid. Photo: coronavirus.gov.uk
2. Biddick Hall
The case rate is 305.1 per 100,000 people. In seven days, 22 people tested positive for Covid. Photo: coronavirus.gov.uk
3. Brockley Whins
The case rate is 297.8 per 100,000 people. In seven days, 16 people tested positive for Covid. Photo: coronavirus.gov.uk
4. Fellgate and Hedworth
The case rate is 296 per 100,000 people. In seven days, 16 people tested positive for Covid. Photo: coronavirus.gov.uk