The latest figures from the UK Government reveal there have been 5,892 deaths in England since the country’s so-called ‘Freedom Day’ on 19 July.
This works out at a rate of 10.4 per 100,000 of the population.
Six of its 12 councils are included in the 20 worst-affected areas.
The figures are based on the number of deaths within 28 days of a positive test, by date of death.
Here we reveal the 20 areas in England which have had the highest death rate since the country reopened.
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Thousands have died in England since the country reopened on 19 July (Graphic: Mark Hall / JPI) Photo: JPI
. Sunderland
There have been 79 deaths in Sunderland. This is a rate of 28.4. Photo: Shutterstock
. Hartlepool
There have been 22 deaths in Hartlepool. This is a rate of 23.4. Photo: Shutterstock
. Redcar and Cleveland
There have been 32 deaths in Redcar and Cleveland. This is a rate of 23.3. Photo: Shutterstock
. Rotherham
There have been 59 deaths in Rotherham. This is a rate of 22.3. Photo: Shutterstock
. North East Lincolnshire
There have been 35deaths in North East Lincolnshire. This is a rate of 22. Photo: Shutterstock
. Oldham
There have been 52 deaths in Oldham. This is a rate of 21.9. Photo: Shutterstock
1. Sunderland
There have been 79 deaths in Sunderland. This is a rate of 28.4. Photo: Shutterstock
2. Hartlepool
There have been 22 deaths in Hartlepool. This is a rate of 23.4. Photo: Shutterstock
3. Redcar and Cleveland
There have been 32 deaths in Redcar and Cleveland. This is a rate of 23.3. Photo: Shutterstock
4. Rotherham
There have been 59 deaths in Rotherham. This is a rate of 22.3. Photo: Shutterstock