As Covid cases in Sunderland continue to drop, we take a look at the areas which have recorded the biggest decrease in the percentage of new Covid-19 cases in the seven days leading up to Thursday, November 26, 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.
Just five areas in and around Sunderland have seen a rise in the number of cases.
1. Springwell & Usworth
There has been a 86.7% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 26 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 69 per 100,000 people which equals 4 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Herrington and Doxford
There has been a 76.9% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 26 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 90 per 100,000 people which equals 6 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Fulwell
There has been a 75% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 26 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 72.5 per 100,000 people which equals 4 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Great Lumley and Bournmoor
There has been a 75% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 26 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 96.2 per 100,000 people which equals 7 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton