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.
9. Westoe
In the seven days up to June 1, Westoe recorded a case rate of 45.7 per 100,000 people. A total of three cases were recorded - a drop of 50% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Cleadon Park
In the seven days up to June 1, Cleadon Park recorded a case rate of 50.1 per 100,000 people. A total of three cases were recorded - a drop of 25% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Cleadon and East Boldon
In the seven days up to June 1, Cleadon and East Boldon recorded a case rate of 52.5 per 100,000 people. A total of three cases were recorded - a drop of 50% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
12. Fellgate and Hedworth
In the seven days up to June 1, Fellgate and Hedworth recorded a case rate of 55.5 per 100,000 people. A total of three cases were recorded - a drop of 25% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk