According to the latest Government figures, Covid-19 cases were continuing to rapidly fall across South Tyneside during the last week of January.
On January 27, the borough recorded an infection rate of 1,183.7 cases per 100,000 people – with 1,789 confirmed infections of the illness.
By comparison on January 20, Sunderland had a rate of 1,507.9 per 100,000 people – with 2,279 cases recorded in the seven day period.
Latest figures show that Simonside has seen the biggest drop in cases, with 58.2% less infections recorded.
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 in the seven days leading up to January 27.
5. Hebburn North
In the seven days up to January 27, Hebburn North recorded a case rate of 1,369.2 per 100,000 people. A total of 121 cases were recorded - a drop of 40.1% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Harton East
In the seven days up to January 27, Harton East recorded a case rate of 1,109.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 61 cases were recorded - a drop of 39.6% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. Cleadon Park
In the seven days up to January 27, Cleadon Park recorded a case rate of 1,051.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 63 cases were recorded - a drop of 37.6% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Cleadon and East Boldon
In the seven days up to January 27, Cleadon and East Boldon recorded a case rate of 874.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 50 cases were recorded - a drop of 32.4% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk