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.
9. Harton West
In the seven days up to February 27, Harton West recorded a case rate of 132.8 per 100,000 people. A total of seven cases were recorded - a drop of 50% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Whiteleas
In the seven days up to February 27, Whiteleas recorded a case rate of 147.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 10 cases were recorded - a drop of 63% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Fellgate and Hedworth
In the seven days up to February 27, Fellgate and Hedworth recorded a case rate of 147.9 per 100,000 people. A total of eight cases were recorded - a drop of 38.5% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
12. Primrose
In the seven days up to February 27, Primrose recorded a case rate of 167 per 100,000 people. A total of 11 cases were recorded - a drop of 50% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk