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 up to April 24, Sunderland Central and Deptford recorded a case rate of 155.3 per 100,000 people. A total of 16 cases were recorded - a rise of 128.6% from the previous week.
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6. Pallion South and High Barnes
In the seven days up to April 24, Pallion South and High Barnes recorded a case rate of 156.7 per 100,000 people. A total of nine cases were recorded - a drop of 43.8% from the previous week.
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7. Southwick
In the seven days up to April 24, Southwick recorded a case rate of 161.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 12 cases were recorded - a drop of 20% from the previous week.
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8. Grangetown
In the seven days up to April 24, Grangetown recorded a case rate of 162.8 per 100,000 people. A total of 10 cases were recorded - a drop of 33.3% from the previous week.
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