These are the 12 areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid infection rates as cases continue to fall
Latest figures from the Government show that Covid-19 cases are still rapidly falling across South Tyneside, following a spike which peaked on January 8.
In the seven days leading up to February 2, the borough recorded an infection rate of 792 cases per 100,000 people – with 1,197 positive cases recorded.
By comparison, in the week leading up to January 26, South Tyneside recorded 1,852 positive cases which gave a rate of 1,225.4 per 100,000 people.
South Shields East currently has the lowest Covid-19 case rate in the borough, with 410.3 per 100,000 people.
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 lowest Covid-19 infection rates in the seven days leading up to February 2.
1. Boldon Colliery
In the seven days up to February 9, Boldon Colliery recorded a case rate of 304.6 per 100,000 people. A total of 18 cases were recorded - a drop of 67.9% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
2. Jarrow Town
In the seven days up to February 9, Jarrow Town recorded a case rate of 323.5 per 100,000 people. A total of 18 cases were recorded - a drop of 56.1% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
3. Westoe
In the seven days up to February 9, Westoe recorded a case rate of 335.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 22 cases were recorded - a drop of 33.3% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
4. Harton West
In the seven days up to February 9, Harton West recorded a case rate of 398.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 21 cases were recorded - a drop of 48.8% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk