These are the 12 areas in South Tyneside with the lowest Covid infections as cases remain low
Covid-19 cases fell throughout April in South Tyneside and have continued to remain low across the borough – here we reveal the areas with the least infections.
According to the latest government data, South Tyneside recorded a rate of 233.6 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to April 24 – with 353 people testing positive for the virus.
By comparison, at the start of the month, the borough’s case rate sat at 672.3 per 100,000 people, as 1,016 tested positive for the illness in seven-day period leading up to April 1.
Currently, West Park has the lowest case rate, with 91.5 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 have seen the biggest drop in the week leading up to April 24.
1. South Shields East
In the seven days leading up to June 1, less than three cases have been recorded in South Shields East so no data is available in order to protect individuals' identities.
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2. Primrose
In the seven days leading up to June 1, less than three cases have been recorded in Primrose so no data is available in order to protect individuals' identities.
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3. Boldon Colliery
In the seven days leading up to June 1, less than three cases have been recorded in Boldon Colliery so no data is available in order to protect individuals' identities.
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4. Whitburn and Marsden
In the seven days leading up to June 1, less than three cases have been recorded in Whitburn and Marsden so no data is available in order to protect individuals' identities.
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