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These are the areas in South Tyneside which have seen the biggest drop in Covid cases.
These are the areas in South Tyneside which have seen the biggest drop in Covid cases.
These are the areas in South Tyneside which have seen the biggest drop in Covid cases.

The nine areas of South Tyneside with the biggest fall in Covid case rates as tier three restrictions begin

Covid rates are continuing to fall across large parts of South Tyneside and the surrounding area, latest figures indicate.

By Poppy Kennedy
Published 2nd Dec 2020, 17:58 BST

As Covid 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 Covid-19 cases in the seven days leading up to Thursday, November 26, 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.

Just five areas in and around South Tyneside have seen a rise in the number of cases.

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.

There has been a 48.7% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 26 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 227.6 per 100,000 people which equals 20 new cases.

5. Hebburn North

There has been a 48.7% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 26 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 227.6 per 100,000 people which equals 20 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton

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There has been a 48.3% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 26 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 176.1 per 100,000 people which equals 15 new cases.

6. South Shields East

There has been a 48.3% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 26 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 176.1 per 100,000 people which equals 15 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton

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There has been a 44.4% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 26 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 166.2 per 100,000 people which equals 10 new cases.

7. Cleadon Park

There has been a 44.4% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 26 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 166.2 per 100,000 people which equals 10 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton

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There has been a 39.3% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 26 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 269.8 per 100,000 people which equals 17 new cases.

8. Hebburn West

There has been a 39.3% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 26 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 269.8 per 100,000 people which equals 17 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton

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