The case rate takes into account the number of people living in each area compared to the number of people who have tested positive for the virus and are measured by 100,000 people.
The local authority has a case rate of 223.1 per 100,000 people – which is the second highest in the North East.
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.
The first six areas are have the highest case rates and the second six have the lowest.
1. Wooler Road
The case rate is 324.9 per 100,000 people - the highest case rate in Hartlepool. 19 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Billingham East and Haverton Hill
The case rate is per 300.9 people. 26 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Rossmere and Mill
The case rate is 290.4 per 100,000 people. 20 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Old Town and Grange
The case rate is 271.7 per 100,000 people. 21 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Frank Reid