The recent surge in Covid-19 cases peaked in South Tyneside on January 8 according to official Government figures.
In the seven days leading up to January 8, the borough recorded a case rate 2,771.7 per 100,000 people, with 4,189 positive cases in that period.
Just four days later on January 12, South Tyneside has seen a rapid drop in cases with a rate of 2,010.8 per 100,000 people – resulting in 3,039 cases recorded.
According to latest figures, Westoe has seen the sharpest drop in cases, with 42.2% less cases in the seven days leading up to January 12.
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 where Covid-19 cases are falling the fastest.
Just four days later on January 12, South Tyneside has seen a rapid drop in cases with a rate of 2,010.8 per 100,000 people – resulting in 3,039 cases recorded.
5. Fellgate and Hedworth
In the seven days up to January 12, Fellgate and Hedworth recorded a case rate of 1,626.9 per 100,000 people. A total of 88 cases were recorded - a drop of 34.3% than the previous week.
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6. Primrose
In the seven days up to January 12, Primrose recorded a case rate of 1,836.7 per 100,000 people. A total of 121 cases were recorded - a drop of 32% than the previous week.
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7. Simonside
In the seven days up to January 12, Simonside recorded a case rate of 2,181.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 121 cases were recorded - a drop of 31.2% than the previous week.
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8. Whiteleas
In the seven days up to January 12, Whiteleas recorded a case rate of 2,063.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 140 cases were recorded - a drop of 31.4% than the previous week.
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