These are the 15 areas in and around Wearside with the highest Covid case rates recorded between Wednesday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 12, according to official figures.
In the seven-day period, 1,141 confirmed cases were confirmed in Sunderland – which is down from 1,527 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. South Hylton
The case rate is 856.4 per 100,000 people. 56 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
2. Silksworth
The case rate is 730.4 per 100,000 people. 48 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
3. Pallion North
The case rate is 676.5 per 100,000 people. 47 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Washington Town Centre and Biddick
The case rate is 622 per 100,000 people. 40 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk