According to the latest government data, South Tyneside recorded a rate of 539.3 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to March 20 – with 815 people testing positive for the virus.
By comparison, at the start of the month, the borough had a rate of 207.8 per 100,000 people, equating to 314 cases over the seven day period leading up to March 1.
Currently, Fellgate and Hedworth are the worst affected areas, with a rate of 850.4 cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the last five days is unavailable as it may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Here we reveal the areas of South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases that have seen the biggest increase in cases in the week leading up to March 20.
5. Hebburn West
In the seven days up to March 20, Hebburn West recorded a case rate of 673.7 per 100,000 people. A total of 43 cases were recorded - a rise of 126.3% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Whitburn and Marsden
In the seven days up to March 20, Whitburn and Marsden recorded a case rate of 642.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 50 cases were recorded - a rise of 66.7% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. South Shields East
In the seven days up to March 20, South Shields East recorded a case rate of 609.6 per 100,000 people. A total of 52 cases were recorded - a rise of 108% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Westoe
In the seven days up to March 20, Westoe recorded a case rate of 594.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 39 cases were recorded - a rise of 129.4% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk