The North East has seen case numbers rocket by 73% in a week, with the region now the worst affected part of the UK.
Official figures show it had a rate of 2,609.6 cases per 100,000 residents in the week to January 6, far higher than the peak of 2,043 per 100,000 seen in London in December.
Across the UK, there were 1.2 million positive test results in the week to January 6, a 9% rise from the week before.
At neighbourhood level, Covid-19 case rates have been published for the week to January 6.
Here are the neighbourhoods in Sunderland with the highest case rates right now.
1. Springwell and Usworth
Springwell and Usworth had 778.3 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 125% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
2. Houghton Town
Houghton Town had 578.8 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 47.1% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
3. Shiney Row
Shiney Row had 571 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 39.5% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
4. Albany and Blackfell
Albany and Blackfell had 516.8 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 133.3% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk