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.
9. Jarrow Town
In the seven days up to March 20, Jarrow Town recorded a case rate of 521.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 29 cases were recorded - a rise of 26.1% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Hebburn North
In the seven days up to March 20, Hebburn North recorded a case rate of 520.5 per 100,000 people. A total of 46 cases were recorded - a rise of 12.2% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Harton West
In the seven days up to March 20, Harton West recorded a case rate of 512.2 per 100,000 people. A total of 27 cases were recorded - a rise of 68.8% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
12. Simonside
In the seven days up to March 20, Simonside recorded a case rate of 512.2 per 100,000 people. A total of 27 cases were recorded - a rise of 68.8% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk