According to the latest government data, Sunderland recorded a rate of 58.7 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to June 1 – with 163 people testing positive for the virus.
By comparison, at the start of last month on May 1, Wearside had a rate of 151.5 cases per 100,000 people, equating to 421 cases.
Currently, Pennywell, Grindon, Concord, Sulgrave, North Hylton, Sunderland Central, Depford and Hetton-le-Hole North have the lowest infections as no data is available due to having less than three confirmed cases.
Data for the last five days is unavailable as it may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Here we reveal the areas of Sunderland with the lowest amount of Covid-19 cases in the week leading up to June 1.
Currently, Pennywell, Grindon, Concord, Sulgrave, North Hylton, Sunderland Central, Depford and Hetton-le-Hole North have the lowest infections as no data is available due to having less than three confirmed cases.
9. Monkwearmouth
In the seven days up to June 1, Monkwearmouth recorded a case rate of 41.7 per 100,000 people. A total of four cases were recorded - a drop of 33.3% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Millfield
In the seven days up to June 1, Millfield recorded a case rate of 43.8 per 100,000 people. A total of three cases were recorded - a drop of 75% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Hendon and Docks
In the seven days up to June 1, Hendon and Docks recorded a case rate of 49.2 per 100,000 people. A total of four cases were recorded - a drop of 20% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
12. Thorney Close and Plains Farm
In the seven days up to June 1, Thorney Close and Plains Farm recorded a case rate of 50.7 per 100,000 people. A total of five cases were recorded - a drop of 44.4% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk