As Covid-19 cases in Sunderland continue to drop, we take a look at the areas which have recorded the biggest decrease in the percentage of new coronavirus cases in the seven days leading up to Thursday, December 3, compared to the week before.
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. Pennywell
There has been a 75% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to December 3 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 33.4 per 100,000 people which equals 3 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Thorney Close and Plains Farm
There has been a 75% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to December 3 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 50.9 per 100,000 people which equals 5 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Ryhope
There has been a 74.4% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to December 3 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 108.8 per 100,000 people which equals 10 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Shiney Row
There has been a 73.1% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to December 3 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 76.1 per 100,000 people which equals 7 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton