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.
Currently, Millfield has the lowest case rate, with 87.5 cases per 100,000 people.
5. Sunderland Central and Deptford
In the seven days leading up to June 1, less than three cases have been recorded in Sunderland Central and Deptford so no data is available in order to protect individuals' identities. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Hetton-le-Hole North
In the seven days leading up to June 1, less than three cases have been recorded in Hetton-le-Hole North so no data is available in order to protect individuals' identities. Photo: Gov.uk
7. Town End Farm
In the seven days up to June 1, Town End Farm recorded a case rate of 36.4 per 100,000 people. A total of three cases were recorded - a drop of 40% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Columbia, Barmston and Teal Farm
In the seven days up to June 1, Columbia, Barmston and Teal Farm recorded a case rate of 36.7 per 100,000 people. A total of three cases were recorded - a drop of 40% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk