These are the 12 areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 infection rates
Covid-19 cases have fallen throughout February and are continuing to do so – here we reveal the areas of South Tyneside with the lowest infection rates.
South Tyneside has seen a big drop in Covid-19 infections throughout February, with cases falling by more than half since the start of the month.
The latest government data shows that South Tyneside recorded a rate of 303.7 cases per 100,000 people – with 459 people testing positive in the seven days leading up to February 20.
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, Horsley Hill has the lowest infection rate in South Tyneside, with 136.8 cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the last eight days is not included as it may not yet be complete or accurate and the government no longer reports Covid data on a weekend.
Here we reveal the areas of South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases are currently the lowest.
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.
5. Fellgate and Hedworth
In the seven days up to February 20, Fellgate and Hedworth recorded a case rate of 240.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 13 cases were recorded - a drop of 59.4% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Brockley Whins
In the seven days up to February 20, Brockley Whins recorded a case rate of 260.2 per 100,000 people. A total of 14 cases were recorded - a drop of 33.3% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. Harton West
In the seven days up to February 20, Harton West recorded a case rate of 265.6 per 100,000 people. A total of 14 cases were recorded - a drop of 41.7% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Whitburn and Marsden
In the seven days up to February 20, Whitburn and Marsden recorded a case rate of 282.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 22 cases were recorded - a drop of 68.1% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk