These are the nine areas in and around Sunderland which have recorded the highest percentage of new Covid-19 cases in the seven-days leading up to Wednesday, November 4, compared to the week before.
Official figures also show the case rate which takes into account the number of people living in each area compared to the number of people who have tested positive for the virus.
The figures are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two). Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
1. Hill View and Tunstall
There has been a 194.4% increase in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 4 compared to the week prior. The case rate is 525 per 100,000 people which equals 53 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Horden
There has been a 166.7% increase in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 4 compared to the week prior. The case rate is 691.4 per 100,000 people which equals 40 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm
There has been a 125% increase in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 4 compared to the week prior. The case rate is 667.7 per 100,000 people which equals 54 new cases. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Ryhope
There has been a 107.7% increase in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to November 4 compared to the week prior. The case rate is 293.9 per 100,000 people which equals 27 new cases. Photo: Stu Norton