During the first week of February, South Tyneside continued to see a reduction on coronavirus cases.
In the seven days leading up to February 9, the borough recorded a case rate of 559.1 per 100,000 people, as 845 tested positive for Covid.
By comparison, in the week leading up to February 2, South Tyneside had 1,197 confirmed cases, which resulted in a case rate of 792 per 100,000 people.
Data for the last five days is not included as it may not yet be complete or accurate.
These are the areas of South Tyneside with the lowest Covid-19 infections in the seven days leading up to February 9.

5. South Shields East
In the seven days up to February 9, South Shields East recorded a case rate of 398.6 per 100,000 people. A total of 34 cases were recorded - a drop of 2.9% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

6. Whiteleas
In the seven days up to February 9, Whiteleas recorded a case rate of 427.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 29 cases were recorded - a drop of 56.1% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

7. Horsley Hill
In the seven days up to February 9, Horsley Hill recorded a case rate of 455.9 per 100,000 people. A total of 30 cases were recorded - a drop of 31.8% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

8. South Shields West
In the seven days up to February 9, South Shields West recorded a case rate of 481.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 40 cases were recorded - a drop of 25.9% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

