These are the 10 areas in and around Wearside with the highest coronavirus rates recorded between Saturday, December 5 and Friday, December 11, according to official data.
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.
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.
9. Hill View & Tunstall
The case rate is 208 per 100,000 people. 21 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
10. Southwick
The case rate is 201.2 per 100,000 people. 15 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton