Everything you need to know about the PCR testing options in North Tyneside after Covid cases surge North Tyneside Council is urging everyone who lives, works or learns in the borough to get tested - here's what to do Updated Get the latest North East news and updates delivered straight to your inbox Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice The Covid-19 infection rate in North Tyneside has risen from 22 to 53 per 100,000 over the last week and more cases of the Indian variant have been found in the region.