Across the UK, there were 521,602 positive test results in the week to December 16, up 51% from the week before.
At a regional level, London has the highest infection rates in the UK, with 1455.8 cases per 100,000 people, followed by the East of England, with 893.5 cases per 100,000.
The North East has the lowest rate, with 435.3 cases per 100,000.
At neighbourhood level, Covid-19 case rates have been published for the week to December 16`.
Here are the neighbourhoods in Sunderland with the highest case rates in the past week.
9. Washington Town Centre and Biddick
Washington Town Centre and Biddick had 434.4 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 0% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
10. Houghton West
Houghton West had 433.4 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a drop of 26.1% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
11. Seaburn
Seaburn had 422.8 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 100% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk
12. Newbottle and Penshaw
Newbottle and Penshaw had 410.9 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the latest week, a rise of 19.2% from the week before. Photo: Gov.uk