England’s so-called ‘Freedom Day’ has finally arrived but Covid cases are on the rise across the country.
The latest government figures show 27 out of 36 in Sunderland still saw a rise in infections in the latest seven-day period, the second week in July.
Sunderland recorded 2,836 cases in the seven days to 13 July, a rate of 1,021.20 per 100,000 people.
As restrictions on social distancing and mask wearing now lift in England, we reveal which neighbourhoods across Wearside have the highest infection rates per 100,000 people.
1. Southwick
Southwick has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 95%, from 831.5 per 100,000 people on July 6 to 1,622.9 per 100,000 people on July 13. Photo: Gov.uk
2. Pallion North
Pallion North has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 93%, from 777.2 per 100,000 people on July 6 to 1,496.8 per 100,000 people on July 13. Photo: Gov.uk
3. Albany and Blackfell
Albany and Blackfell has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 71%, from 760 per 100,000 people on July 6 to 1,300.8 per 100,000 people on July 13. Photo: Gov.uk
4. Seaburn
Seaburn has seen rates of positive Covid cases rise by 119%, from 551.7 per 100,000 people on July 6 to 1,207.9 per 100,000 people on July 13. Photo: Gov.uk