The case rate takes into account the number of people living in each area compared to the number of people who have tested positive for the virus and are measured by 100,000 people.
The figures are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two). Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
5. Cleadon and East Boldon
The case rate is 317.1 per 100,000 people. Eighteen cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
6. Herrington and Doxford
The case rate is 315.0 per 100,000 people. Twenty-one cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
7. Pennywell and Grindon
The case rate is 312.2 per 100,000 people. Twenty eight cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
8. Pallion North
The case rate is 287.9 per 100,000 people. Twenty cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk