Boris Johnson announced further coronavirus restrictions to come into force in England during a Downing Street press conference on Wednesday, December 8, in an effort to halt the spread of the Omicron variant.
The Prime Minister advised members of the public to work from home where possible, extended the wearing of face coverings to most indoor venues and introduced Covid passports for large venues.
Latest data shows that South Tyneside recorded a Covid-19 case rate of 278.6 per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to December 3.
Across the borough in the week-long period, 421 positive coronavirus cases were confirmed.
Jarrow Town was the worst affected area, with a Covid-19 case rate of 413.3.
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 December 3.
5. Hebburn South
In the seven days up to December 3, Hebburn South recorded a case rate of 348.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 34 cases were recorded - a rise of 6.2% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Biddick Hall
In the seven days up to December 3, Biddick Hall recorded a case rate of 347 per 100,000 people. A total of 25 cases were recorded - a rise of 92.3% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. South Shields East
In the seven days up to December 3, South Shields East recorded a case rate of 328.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 28 cases were recorded - a drop of 20% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Brockley Whins
In the seven days up to December 3, Brockley Whins recorded a case rate of 316 per 100,000 people. A total of 17 cases were recorded - a rise of 112.5% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk