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.
Currently, Whitburn and Marsden has the lowest case rate, with 51.4 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 with the lowest Covid-19 case rates in the week leading up to May 7.
Currently, Whitburn and Marsden has the lowest case rate, with 51.4 cases per 100,000 people.
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
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
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
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