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.
9. Whiteleas
In the seven days up to March 17, Whiteleas recorded a case rate of 442.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 30 cases were recorded - a rise of 42.9% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Westoe
In the seven days up to March 17, Westoe recorded a case rate of 411.5 per 100,000 people. A total of 27 cases were recorded - a rise of 92.9% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Brockley Whins
In the seven days up to March 17, Brockley Whins recorded a case rate of 408.9 per 100,000 people. A total of 22 cases were recorded - a rise of 37.5% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
12. Cleadon Park
In the seven days up to March 17, Cleadon Park recorded a case rate of 400.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 24 cases were recorded - a rise of 33.3% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk