As Covid-19 cases in South Tyneside continue to drop, we take a look at the areas which have recorded the biggest decrease in the percentage of new coronavirus cases in the seven days leading up to Friday, December 4, compared to the week before.
The case rate takes into account the number of people living in each area compared to the number of people who have tested positive for the virus and are measured by 100,000 people.
The figures are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two). Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
1. Boldon Colliery
There has been a 76.5% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to December 4 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 68.4 per 100,000 people which equals 4 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton
2. West Boldon
There has been a 58.8% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to December 4 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 113.5 per 100,000 people which equals 7 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Horsley Hill
There has been a 52.9% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to December 4 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 121,6 per 100,000 people which equals 8 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton
4. West Park
There has been a 50% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to December 4 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 182.2 per 100,000 people which equals 10 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton