According to the latest government data, South Tyneside recorded a rate of 311.6 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to April 14 – with 471 people testing positive for the virus.
By comparison, at the start of the month, on April 1, the borough had a rate of 672.3 cases per 100,000 people, equating to 1,016 cases over the seven-day period.
Currently, Harton East has the lowest case rate, with 200 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 14.
9. Whiteleas
In the seven days up to April 14, Whiteleas recorded a case rate of 280 per 100,000 people. A total of 19 cases were recorded - a drop of 26.9% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Hebburn South
In the seven days up to April 14, Hebburn South recorded a case rate of 286.9 per 100,000 people. A total of 28 cases were recorded - a drop of 24.3% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
11. West Harton
In the seven days up to April 14, West Harton recorded a case rate of 287.2 per 100,000 people. A total of 17 cases were recorded - a drop of 37% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
12. Fellgate and Hedworth
In the seven days up to April 14, Fellgate and Hedworth recorded a case rate of 295.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 16 cases were recorded - a drop of 36% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk