Covid-19 infections in Sunderland had been falling since March 28 however throughout the first week of June, Wearside has seen a rise in the number of infections.
According to the latest government data, Sunderland recorded a rate of 91.4 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to June 8 – with 254 people testing positive for the virus.
In the seven days leading up to June 3, Wearside had its lowest case rate of the pandemic so far, with a rate of 51.5 recorded as 143 people tested positive for the illness.
Pennywell and Grindon have seen a 700% increase in the number of Covid-19 cases recorded.
Data for the last five days is unavailable as it may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Here we reveal the areas of Sunderland with the biggest increase in Covid-19 cases in the week leading up to June 8.
In the seven days leading up to June 3, Wearside had its lowest case rate of the pandemic so far, with a rate of 51.5 recorded as 143 people tested positive for the illness.
5. Lakeside and Farringdon
In the seven days up to June 8, Lakeside and Farringdon recorded a case rate of 191.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 13 cases were recorded - a rise of 225% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Concord and Sulgrave
In the seven days up to June 8, Concord and Sulgrave recorded a case rate of 62 per 100,000 people. A total of six cases were recorded - a rise of 200% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. Hylton Red House and Marley Pots
In the seven days up to June 8, Hylton Red House and Marley Pots recorded a case rate of 91.5 per 100,000 people. A total of eight cases were recorded - a rise of 166.7% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Harraton, Rickleton and Fatfield
In the seven days up to June 8, Harraton, Rickleton and Fatfield recorded a case rate of 131.7 per 100,000 people. A total of 13 cases were recorded - a rise of 160% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk