According to the latest government data, South Tyneside recorded a rate of 259.4 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to April 20 – with 392 people testing positive for the virus.
Cases have been dropping throughout April after they began rising from March 9 when the borough had a rate of 270.6 cases per 100,000 people, equating to 409 cases over the seven-day period.
Currently, Hebburn South has the lowest case rate, with 133.2 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 have seen the biggest drop in the week leading up to April 20.
1. Whitburn and Marsden
In the seven days up to May 7, Whitburn and Marsden recorded a case rate of 51.4 per 100,000 people. A total of four cases were recorded - a drop of 60% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
2. Harton East
In the seven days up to May 7, Harton East recorded a case rate of 72.7 per 100,000 people. A total of four cases were recorded - a drop of 71.4% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
3. Brockley Whins
In the seven days up to May 7, Brockley Whins recorded a case rate of 74.3 per 100,000 people. A total of four cases were recorded - a drop of 55.6% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
4. Whiteleas
In the seven days up to May 7, Whiteleas recorded a case rate of 88.4 per 100,000 people. A total of six cases were recorded - a drop of 60% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk