According to the latest government data, Sunderland recorded a rate of 250.9 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to April 20 – with 697 people testing positive for the virus.
Cases have been dropping throughout April after they began rising from March 5 when Wearside had a rate of 252.3 cases per 100,000 people, equating to 701 cases over the seven-day period.
Currently, Sunderland Central and Deptford has the lowest case rate, with 126.2 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 have seen the biggest drop in the week leading up to April 20.
Currently, Sunderland Central and Deptford has the lowest case rate, with 126.2 cases per 100,000 people.
5. Thorney Close and Plains Farm
In the seven days up to April 20, Thorney Close and Plains Farm recorded a case rate of 142.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 14 cases were recorded - a drop of 56.2% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Pennywell and Grindon
In the seven days up to April 20, Pennywell and Grindon recorded a case rate of 148 per 100,000 people. A total of 13 cases were recorded - a drop of 61.8% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. Barnes Park
In the seven days up to April 20, Barnes Park recorded a case rate of 148.1 per 100,000 people. A total of nine cases were recorded - a drop of 47.1% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. South Hylton
In the seven days up to April 20, South Hylton recorded a case rate of 152.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 10 cases were recorded - a drop of 67.7% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk