The latest government data shows that South Tyneside recorded a rate of 191.9 cases per 100,000 people – with 290 people testing positive in the seven days leading up to February 27.
By comparison, at the start of the month, the borough had a rate of 864.8 per 100,000 people, equating to 1,307 cases over the seven day period leading up to February 1.
Currently, Harton East has the lowest infection rate in South Tyneside, with 72.7 cases per 100,000 people.
Due to changes made to the way Covid-19 cases are reported, data for the last week is missing.
Here we reveal the areas of South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases are currently the lowest.
Currently, Harton East has the lowest infection rate in South Tyneside, with 72.7 cases per 100,000 people.
5. Cleadon Park
In the seven days up to February 27, Cleadon Park recorded a case rate of 116.8 per 100,000 people. A total of seven cases were recorded - a drop of 70.8% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. South Shields West
In the seven days up to February 27, South Shields West recorded a case rate of 120.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 10 cases were recorded - a drop of 16.7% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. Horsley Hill
In the seven days up to February 27, Horsley Hill recorded a case rate of 121.6 per 100,000 people. A total of eight cases were recorded - a drop of 11.1% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Jarrow Town
In the seven days up to February 27, Jarrow Town recorded a case rate of 125.8 per 100,000 people. A total of seven cases were recorded - a drop of 56.2% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk