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.
Currently, Hebburn South has the lowest case rate, with 133.2 cases per 100,000 people.
5. Cleadon Park
In the seven days up to May 7, Cleadon Park recorded a case rate of 100.1 per 100,000 people. A total of six cases were recorded - a rise of 20% from the previous week.
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6. Jarrow Town
In the seven days up to May 7, Jarrow Town recorded a case rate of 107.8 per 100,000 people. A total of six cases were recorded - a drop of 50% from the previous week.
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7. South Shields West
In the seven days up to May 7, South Shields West recorded a case rate of 108.3 per 100,000 people. A total of nine cases were recorded - no change from the previous week.
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8. West Park
In the seven days up to May 7, West Park recorded a case rate of 108.3 per 100,000 people. A total of nine cases were recorded - a drop of 64.7% from the previous week.
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