The 12 areas in South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases are rising most - including areas with 550% INCREASE
Covid-19 infections in South Tyneside had been falling since March 27 however throughout the first week of June, Wearside has seen a rise in the number of infections.
According to the latest government data, South Tyneside recorded a rate of 99.3 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to June 8 – with 150 people testing positive for the virus.
In the seven days leading up to June 2, the borough had its lowest case rate of the pandemic so far, with a rate of 49 recorded as 74 people tested positive for the illness.
Boldon Colliery has seen the biggest jump int he number of Covid-19 cases recorded, with a 550 increase.
Data for the last five days is unavailable as it may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Here we reveal the areas of South Tyneside with the biggest increase in Covid-19 cases in the week leading up to June 8.
In the seven days leading up to June 2, the borough had its lowest case rate of the pandemic so far, with a rate of 49 recorded as 74 people tested positive for the illness.
5. Primrose
In the seven days up to June 8, Primrose recorded a case rate of 106.3 per 100,000 people. A total of seven cases were recorded - a rise of 250% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. South Shields East
In the seven days up to June 8, South Shields East recorded a case rate of 82.1 per 100,000 people. A total of seven cases were recorded - a rise of 250% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. Whitburn and Marsden
In the seven days up to June 8, Whitburn and Marsden recorded a case rate of 77.1 per 100,000 people. A total of six cases were recorded - a rise of 200% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Hebburn West
In the seven days up to June 8, Hebburn West recorded a case rate of 250.7 per 100,000 people. A total of 16 cases were recorded - a rise of 166.7% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk