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.
9. Hebburn South
In the seven days up to January 27, Hebburn South recorded a case rate of 1,250 per 100,000 people. A total of 122 cases were recorded - a drop of 31.8% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
10. South Shields West
In the seven days up to January 27, South Shields West recorded a case rate of 878.6 per 100,000 people. A total of 73 cases were recorded - a drop of 31.1% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Harton West
In the seven days up to January 27, Harton West recorded a case rate of 1,252.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 66 cases were recorded - a drop of 23.3% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
12. Horsley Hill
In the seven days up to January 27, Horsley Hill recorded a case rate of 1,261.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 83 cases were recorded - a drop of 23.1% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk