Coronavirus cases have been continue to rise across South Tyneside over the last seven days – with 639 new cases recorded in the week up to October 20.
On October 20, the borough had a case rate of 422.8 per 100,000 people.
Latest figures from the Government show that Boldon Colliery is the worst affected area of South Tyneside, with a rate of 998.5 per 100,000 people.
By comparison on October 13, the borough had a Covid-19 case rate of 347.4 per 100,000 people – with 525 cases in the seven day period.
Data for the last five days is not included as it may not yet be complete or accurate.
Here we reveal the areas of South Tyneside that have the highest Covid-19 case rates per 100,000 people in the seven days leading up to October 20.
9. Simonside
In the seven days up to October 9, Simonside recorded a case rate of 360.6 per 100,000 people. A total of 20 cases were recorded - a rise of 11.1% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
10. West Boldon
In the seven days up to October 9, West Boldon recorded a case rate of 342.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 21 cases were recorded - a drop of 40% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
11. West Park
In the seven days up to October 9, West Park recorded a case rate of 311.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 17 cases were recorded - a rise of 54.5% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
12. Brockley Whins
In the seven days up to October 9, Brockley Whins recorded a case rate of 278.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 15 cases were recorded - a rise of 15.4% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk