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.
9. Westoe
In the seven days up to December 3, Westoe recorded a case rate of 289.5 per 100,000 people. A total of 19 cases were recorded - a drop of 13.6% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Hebburn West
In the seven days up to December 3, Hebburn West recorded a case rate of 266.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 17 cases were recorded - a drop of 5.6% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Whiteleas
In the seven days up to December 3, Whiteleas recorded a case rate of 265.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 18 cases were recorded - a rise of 20% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
12. West Harton
In the seven days up to December 3, West Harton recorded a case rate of 253.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 15 cases were recorded - a drop of 6.2% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk