These are the 12 areas in and around Hartlepool with the highest Covid case rates recorded between Saturday, January 2 and Friday, January 8, according to official figures – and which are above England’s national average.
In the seven-day period, 750 confirmed cases were confirmed in Sunderland – up from 729 the seven days up to January 1.
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 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. Rossmere and Mill
The case rate is 1,219.7 per 100,000 people. 84 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Rift House and Summerhill
The case rate is 1,162.1 per 100,000 people. 75 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
3. Owton Manor
The case rate is 1,058.1 per 100,000 people. 82 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Horden
The case rate is 1,037.2 per 100,000 people. 60 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk