The latest figures show eight out of 36 neighbourhoods have seen an increase in infections in the latest seven-day period.
Now with shielding coming to an end and the stay at home message dropped, we reveal which neighbourhoods have seen the biggest rise in case rates per 100,000 people between 19 March and 26 March.
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.
1. Houghton Town
Houghton Town has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 67% from 34.6 on March 19 to 57.7 on March 26. Photo: coronavirus.gov.uk
2. South Hylton
South Hylton has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 50% from 61.2 on March 19 to 91.8 on March 26. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Springwell and Usworth
Springwell and Usworth has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 33% from 51.7 on March 19 to 69 on March 26. Photo: coronavirus.gov.uk
4. Shiney Row
Shiney Row has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 33% from 32.60 on March 19 to 43.5 on March 26. Photo: coronavirus.gov.uk