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.
9. Whitburn and Marsden
In the seven days up to March 9, Whitburn and Marsden recorded a case rate of 231.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 18 cases were recorded - a rise of 63.6% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Horsley Hill
In the seven days up to March 9, Horsley Hill recorded a case rate of 288.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 19 cases were recorded - a rise of 46.2% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Hebburn South
In the seven days up to March 9, Hebburn South recorded a case rate of 327.9 per 100,000 people. A total of 32 cases were recorded - a rise of 45.5% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
12. West Park
In the seven days up to March 9, West Park recorded a case rate of 237.9 per 100,000 people. A total of 13 cases were recorded - a rise of 44.4% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk