According to the latest government data, South Tyneside recorded a rate of 270.6 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to March 9 – with 409 people testing positive for the virus.
By comparison, at the start of the month, the borough had a rate of 207.8 per 100,000 people, equating to 314 cases over the seven day period leading up to March 1.
Currently, West Harton has seen the biggest jump in cases, with a 300% rise in the last seven days.
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 March 9.
5. Whiteleas
In the seven days up to March 9, Whiteleas recorded a case rate of 324.2 per 100,000 people. A total of 22 cases were recorded - a rise of 120% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Cleadon Park
In the seven days up to March 9, Cleadon Park recorded a case rate of 317 per 100,000 people. A total of 19 cases were recorded - a rise of 90% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. South Shields West
In the seven days up to March 9, South Shields West recorded a case rate of 192.6 per 100,000 people. A total of 16 cases were recorded - a rise of 77.8% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Hebburn North
In the seven days up to March 9, Hebburn North recorded a case rate of 260.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 23 cases were recorded - a rise of 64.3% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk