The 14 Covid hotspots in Sunderland with the highest seven-day case rates

These are the 14 areas in and around Sunderland with the highest number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people recorded in the seven-days leading up to Thursday, October 22, 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. 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.