According to the latest government data, South Tyneside recorded a rate of 637.8 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to April 2 – with 964 people testing positive for the virus.
By comparison, when cases peaked on March 27, the borough had a rate of 756.9 per 100,000 people, equating to 1,144 cases over the seven day period.
Currently, Westoe is the worst affected area with 975.3 cases per 100,000 people.
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 that have seen the biggest increase in cases in the week leading up to April 2.

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These are the areas of South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases continue to remain high. Photo: Gov.uk

. Westoe
In the seven days up to April 2, Westoe recorded a case rate of 975.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 64 cases were recorded - a rise of 8.5% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

. Jarrow Town
In the seven days up to April 2, Jarrow Town recorded a case rate of 952.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 53 cases were recorded - a rise of 12.8% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

9. Cleadon Park
In the seven days up to April 2, Cleadon Park recorded a case rate of 650.7 per 100,000 people. A total of 39 cases were recorded - a drop of 37.1% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

10. Cleadon and East Boldon
In the seven days up to April 2, Cleadon and East Boldon recorded a case rate of 647.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 37 cases were recorded - a drop of 43.1% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

11. Fellgate and Hedworth
In the seven days up to April 2, Fellgate and Hedworth recorded a case rate of 647.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 37 cases were recorded - a drop of 43.1% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk

12. Boldon Colliery
In the seven days up to April 2, Boldon Colliery recorded a case rate of 609.2 per 100,000 people. A total of 36 cases were recorded - a rise of 38.5% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk