Official Government figures show that since the start of January the seven-day rate of positive Covid cases per 100,000 people in South Tyneside has dropped from 496.1 (on January 1) to 176.8 (on February 4).
South Tyneside has now been in a lockdown for almost six weeks and the latest figures show 17 out of 23 neighbourhoods have seen a drop in infections in the latest seven-day period.
Here we reveal which neighbourhoods have seen the biggest drop in case rates per 100,000 people between January 28 and February 4.
The case rate takes into account the number of people living in each area compared to the number of people who have tested positive for the virus and are measured by 100,000 people.
The figures are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two). Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
1. Jarrow Town
Jarrow Town has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 100%. The case rate was 215.7 per 100,000 people on January 28 compared to 0 per 100,000 people on February 4 Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
2. Cleadon and East Boldon
Cleadon and East Boldon has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 62%. The case rate was 229 per 100,000 people on January 28 compared to 88.1 per 100,000 people on February 4. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
3. Fellgate and Hedworth
Fellgate and Hedworth has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 55%. The case rate was 407 per 100,000 people on January 28 compared to 185 per 100,000 people on February 4. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
4. South Shields West
South Shields West has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 54%. The case rate was 157.3 per 100,000 people on January 28 compared to 72.6 per 100,000 people on February 4. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk