According to the latest government data, South Tyneside recorded a rate of 145.6 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to May 7 – with 220 people testing positive for the virus.
By comparison, at the start of the month, on May 1, the borough had a rate of 185.9 cases per 100,000 people, equating to 281 cases over the seven-day period.
Data for the last five days is unavailable as it may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Here we reveal the areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 case rates in the week leading up to May 7.
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