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.

9. Brockley Whins
In the seven days up to December 23, Brockley Whins recorded a case rate of 706.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 38 cases were recorded - a rise of 81% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

10. West Harton
In the seven days up to December 23, West Harton recorded a case rate of 675.7 per 100,000 people. A total of 40 cases were recorded - a rise of 53.8% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

11. Westoe
In the seven days up to December 23, Westoe recorded a case rate of 624.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 41 cases were recorded - a rise of 173.3% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

12. Harton East
In the seven days up to December 23, Harton East recorded a case rate of 618.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 34 cases were recorded - a rise of 70% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

