Official Government figures show that since the start of January the seven-day rate of positive Covid cases per 100,000 people in Hartlepool has dropped from 798.6 (on January 1) to 336.3 on (January 29).
Hartlepool has now been in a lockdown for almost a month and the latest figures show eight out of 18 neighbourhoods in and surrounding Hartlepool have seen a drop in infections in the past week.
Here we reveal which neighbourhoods have seen the biggest drop in case rates per from the seven days up to Friday, January 22, and the seven days up to Friday, January 29.
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. Peterlee East
Peterlee East has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 26.4%. The case rate was 621.6 per 100,000 people on January 22 compared to 457.4 per 100,000 people on January 29. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
2. Clavering
Clavering has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 17%. The case rate was 458 per 100,000 people on January 22 compared to 380.1 per 100,000 people on January 29. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
3. Owton Manor
Owton Manor has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 16%. The case rate was 322.6 per 100,000 people on January 22 compared to 271 per 100,000 people on January 29. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Wooler Road
Wooler Road has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 15%. The case rate was 342 per 100,000 people on January 22 compared to 290.7 per 100,000 people on January 29. Photo: Frank Reid