According to the latest government data, Sunderland recorded a rate of 226.7 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to April 24 – with 630 people testing positive for the virus.
By comparison, at the start of the month, Wearside’s case rate sat at 769.5 per 100,000 people, as 2,138 tested positive for the illness in seven-day period leading up to April 1.
Currently, Millfield has the lowest case rate, with 87.5 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 24.
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These are the areas of Sunderland with the lowest Covid-19 case rates. Photo: Gov.uk
. Millfield
In the seven days up to April 24, Millfield recorded a case rate of 87.5 per 100,000 people. A total of six cases were recorded - a drop of 57.1% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
. Thorney Close and Plains Farm
In the seven days up to April 24, Thorney Close and Plains Farm recorded a case rate of 101.5 per 100,000 people. A total of 10 cases were recorded - a drop of 54.5% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
1. North Hylton
In the seven days leading up to June 1, less than three cases have been recorded in North Hylton so no data is available in order to protect individuals' identities. Photo: Gov.uk
2. Concord and Sulgrave
In the seven days leading up to June 1, less than three cases have been recorded in Concord and Sulgrave so no data is available in order to protect individuals' identities. Photo: Gov.uk
3. Southwick
In the seven days leading up to June 1, less than three cases have been recorded in Southwick so no data is available in order to protect individuals' identities. Photo: Gov.uk
4. Pennywell and Grindon
In the seven days leading up to June 1, less than three cases have been recorded in Pennywell and Grindon so no data is available in order to protect individuals' identities. Photo: Gov.uk