As Covid-19 cases in Hartlepool continue to drop, we take a look at the areas which have recorded the biggest decrease in the percentage of new coronavirus cases in the seven days leading up to Friday, December 4, compared to the week before.
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. Seaton Carew
There has been a 72.7% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to December 4 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 89.5 per 100,000 people which equals 6 new cases. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Peterlee East
There has been a 64.3% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to December 4 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 58.6 per 100,000 people which equals 5 new cases. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Blackhall
There has been a 61.1% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to December 4 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 122.5 per 100,000 people which equals 7 new cases. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Foggy Furze
There has been a 57.1% drop in the number of cases recorded in the seven days to December 4 compared to the week prior. The current case rate is 96.6 per 100,000 people which equals 6 new cases. Photo: Frank Reid