Covid-19 cases have been steadily rising across Sunderland throughout December – with 1,576 new cases recorded in the week up to December 23.
On December 1, Wearside had a case rate of 345.5 per 100,000 people, with 960 cases recorded in the seven day period.
Latest figures now show that Sunderland has a case rate of 567.2 per 100,000 people.
Data for the last five days is not included as it may not yet be complete or accurate.
Here we reveal the areas of Sunderland that have the highest Covid-19 case rates per 100,000 people in the seven days leading up to December 23.
1. Columbia, Barmston and Teal Farm
In the seven days up to October 9, Columbia, Barmston and Teal Farm recorded a case rate of 722.2 per 100,000 people. A total of 59 cases were recorded - a rise of 118.5% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
2. Newbottle and Penshaw
In the seven days up to October 9, Newbottle and Penshaw recorded a case rate of 662.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 50 cases were recorded - a rise of 47.1% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
3. Shiney Row
In the seven days up to October 9, Shiney Row recorded a case rate of 624.9 per 100,000 people. A total of 58 cases were recorded - a rise of 31.8% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
4. Harraton, Rickleton and Fatfield
In the seven days up to October 9, Harraton, Rickleton and Fatfield recorded a case rate of 607.9 per 100,000 people. A total of 60 cases were recorded - a rise of 25% than the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk