According to the latest government data, Sunderland recorded a rate of 545.6 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to April 7 – with 1,516 people testing positive for the virus.
By comparison, at the start of the month, on April 1, Wearside had a rate of 769.5 per 100,000 people, equating to 2,138 cases over the seven-day period.
Currently, Albany and Blackfell is the area that has seen the biggest drop in cases, with 56.3% less than the previous week.
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 7.
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These are the areas of Sunderland where Covid cases are dropping the fastest. Photo: Gov.uk
. Albany and Blackfell
In the seven days up to April 7, Albany and Blackfell recorded a case rate of 457.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 31 cases were recorded - a drop of 56.3% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
. Hylton Red House and Marley Pots
In the seven days up to April 7, Hylton Red House and Marley Pots recorded a case rate of 388.9 per 100,000 people. A total of 34 cases were recorded - a drop of 53.4% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
1. Albany and Blackfell
In the seven days up to April 7, Albany and Blackfell recorded a case rate of 457.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 31 cases were recorded - a drop of 56.3% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
2. Hylton Red House and Marley Pots
In the seven days up to April 7, Hylton Red House and Marley Pots recorded a case rate of 388.9 per 100,000 people. A total of 34 cases were recorded - a drop of 53.4% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
3. Ryhope
In the seven days up to April 7, Ryhope recorded a case rate of 427.6 per 100,000 people. A total of 40 cases were recorded - a drop of 51.8% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
4. Pallion South and High Barnes
In the seven days up to April 7, Pallion South and High Barnes recorded a case rate of 470.2 per 100,000 people. A total of 27 cases were recorded - a drop of 48.1% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk