According to latest government data, Sunderland recorded a rate of 579.8 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days leading up to March 17 – with 1,611 testing positive for the virus.
By comparison, at the start of the month, the Wearside had a rate of 221 per 100,000 people, equating to 614 cases over the seven day period leading up to March 1.
Currently, Springwell and Usworth in Washington is the worst affected area, with a rate of 916.6 cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the last five days is unavailable as it may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Here we reveal the areas of Sunderland where Covid-19 cases that have seen the biggest increase in cases in the week leading up to March 17.
Currently, Springwell and Usworth in Washington is the worst affected area, with a rate of 916.6 cases per 100,000 people.
9. Columbia, Barmston and Teal Farm
In the seven days up to March 17, Columbia, Barmston and Teal Farm recorded a case rate of 685.5 per 100,000 people. A total of 56 cases were recorded - a rise of 143.5% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Washington Town Centre and Biddick
In the seven days up to March 17, Washington Town Centre and Biddick recorded a case rate of 667.2 per 100,000 people. A total of 43 cases were recorded - a rise of 138.9% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Concord and Sulgrave
In the seven days up to March 17, Concord and Sulgrave recorded a case rate of 609.5 per 100,000 people. A total of 59 cases were recorded - a rise of 103.4% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
12. Thorney Close and Plains Farm
In the seven days up to March 17, Thorney Close and Plains Farm recorded a case rate of 598.7 per 100,000 people. A total of 59 cases were recorded - a rise of 90.3% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk