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.
9. Harton West
In the seven days up to May 7, Harton West recorded a case rate of 113.8 per 100,000 people. A total of six cases were recorded - a drop of 33.3% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Boldon Colliery
In the seven days up to May 7, Boldon Colliery recorded a case rate of 118.5 per 100,000 people. A total of seven cases were recorded - no change from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Simonside
In the seven days up to May 7, Simonside recorded a case rate of 126.2 per 100,000 people. A total of seven cases were recorded - a drop of 30% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
12. West Boldon
In the seven days up to May 7, West Boldon recorded a case rate of 130.3 per 100,000 people. A total of eight cases were recorded - a drop of 38.3% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk