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.

9. Harton West
In the seven days up to January 12, Harton West recorded a case rate of 1,897.2 per 100,000 people. A total of 100 cases were recorded - a drop of 31% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

10. West Harton
In the seven days up to January 12, West Harton recorded a case rate of 1,858.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 110 cases were recorded - a drop of 30.4% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

11. Hebburn West
In the seven days up to January 12, Hebburn West recorded a case rate of 2,365.7 per 100,000 people. A total of 151 cases were recorded - a drop of 28.8% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

12. Hebburn South
In the seven days up to January 12, Hebburn South recorded a case rate of 2,141.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 209 cases were recorded - a drop of 25.6% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

