These are the 12 areas in South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases are dropping the fastest
According to the latest government data, South Tyneside recorded a rate of 395 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to April 8 – with 597 people testing positive for the virus.
By comparison, at the start of the month, on April 1, the borough had a rate of 672.3 per 100,000 people, equating to 1,016 cases over the seven-day period.
Currently, Jarrow Town is the area that has seen the biggest drop in cases, with 63.6% less than the previous week.
Data for the last five days is unavailable as it may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Here we reveal the areas of South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases have seen the biggest drop in the week leading up to April 8.
1. Jarrow Town
In the seven days up to April 8, Jarrow Town recorded a case rate of 359.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 20 cases were recorded - a drop of 63.6% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
2. Hebburn West
In the seven days up to April 8, Hebburn West recorded a case rate of 407.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 26 cases were recorded - a drop of 56.7% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
3. Westoe
In the seven days up to April 8, Westoe recorded a case rate of 472.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 31 cases were recorded - a drop of 56.3% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
4. Hebburn South
In the seven days up to April 8, Hebburn South recorded a case rate of 379.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 37 cases were recorded - a drop of 56.5% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk