We have taken a look at the coronavirus cases in and around Sunderland.

placeholder image — We have taken a look at the coronavirus cases in and around Sunderland.

The 15 areas in and around Sunderland with the most confirmed Covid-19 cases in a week

By Poppy Kennedy

Published 15th Sep 2020, 16:45 GMT

Updated 15th Sep 2020, 18:59 GMT

Public Health England figures show that more than 60 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Houghton in one week.

These are the 15 areas in and around Wearside with the most new cases of coronavirus recorded between Friday, September 4 and Thursday, September 10, according to official data. 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. Other areas of Sunderland have between 0 and 7 positive cases confirmed in the same time period.