According to latest government data, South Tyneside recorded a rate of 434.1 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days leading up to March 17 – with 656 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, Cleadon and East Boldon are the worst affected areas, with a rate of 647.1 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 17.
5. Hebburn North
In the seven days up to March 17, Hebburn North recorded a case rate of 565.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 50 cases were recorded - a rise of 78.6% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Fellgate and Hedworth
In the seven days up to March 17, Fellgate and Hedworth recorded a case rate of 536.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 29 cases were recorded - a rise of 52.6% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. Whitburn and Marsden
In the seven days up to March 17, Whitburn and Marsden recorded a case rate of 501.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 39 cases were recorded - a rise of 85.7% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Primrose
In the seven days up to March 17, Primrose recorded a case rate of 455.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 30 cases were recorded - a rise of 76.5% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk