Covid-19 cases have been steadily rising across South Tyneside throughout December – with 1,022 new cases recorded in the week up to December 23.
On December 1, the borough had a case rate of 290.5 per 100,000 people, with 439 cases recorded in the seven day period.
Latest figures now show that South Tyneside has a case rate of 676.2 per 100,000 people.
Data for the last five days is not included as it may not yet be complete or accurate.
Here we reveal the areas of South Tyneside that have the highest Covid-19 case rates per 100,000 people in the seven days leading up to December 23.
5. Jarrow Town
In the seven days up to December 23, Jarrow Town recorded a case rate of 826.6 per 100,000 people. A total of 46 cases were recorded - a rise of 84% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Primrose
In the seven days up to December 23, Primrose recorded a case rate of 819.7 per 100,000 people. A total of 54 cases were recorded - a rise of 125% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. Harton West
In the seven days up to December 23, Harton West recorded a case rate of 815.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 43 cases were recorded - a rise of 230.8% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Hebburn South
In the seven days up to December 23, Hebburn South recorded a case rate of 778.7 per 100,000 people. A total of 76 cases were recorded - a rise of 38.2% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk