Covid-19 cases have been continuing to rise across South Tyneside – with 711 new cases recorded in the week up to October 28.
On October 28, the borough had a case rate of 470.4 per 100,000 people.
Latest figures from the Government show that Fellgate and Hedworth is the worst affected area of South Tyneside, with a rate of 739.5 per 100,000 people.
By comparison, at the start of October, the borough had a Covid-19 case rate of 290.5 per 100,000 people – with 439 cases in the seven day period leading up to October 1.
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 highest Covid-19 case rates per 100,000 people in the seven days leading up to October 28.
5. Primrose
In the seven days up to October 28, Primrose recorded a case rate of 546.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 36 cases were recorded - a rise of 24.1% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Whiteleas
In the seven days up to October 28, Whiteleas recorded a case rate of 545.2 per 100,000 people. A total of 37 cases were recorded - a rise of 76.2% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. Boldon Colliery
In the seven days up to October 28, Boldon Colliery recorded a case rate of 524.6 per 100,000 people. A total of 31 cases were recorded - a drop of 39.2% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Brockley Whins
In the seven days up to October 28, Brockley Whins recorded a case rate of 501.9 per 100,000 people. A total of 27 cases were recorded - a drop of 12.9% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk