Coronavirus

A graphic for the Covid-19 spring vaccination booster programme.

‘Don’t miss out on Covid-19 spring vaccination booster’ call

Lockdowns may have long since passed, but their impact is still being felt in UK schools

5 ways children’s education is still being impacted by the pandemic

Market Street/Bondgate Within, Alnwick.

This week in history: 18 pictures of deserted streets in 2020

Ponteland councillor Richard Dodd.

Covid misinformation 'cabal' attacked by councillor

There were 45 Covid-19 patients in Northumbria hospital beds on January 10. Picture David Jones/PA

Fall in number of Covid-19 patients in hospital

Key Stage 1 attainment falls.

Pandemic drove down school test results

There has been a slight rise in the number of people being treated for Covid in hospital.

Latest Covid figures revealed

Covid jab figures.

'Three quarters' receive autumn Covid-19 booster

It is two years since the first Covid jab was administered in England.

Eligible residents urged to get Covid booster jab

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, top left, has used his recently published diaries of the coronvirus pandemic to hit back at criticism of a "knee-jerk" lockdown imposed on the North East in September 2020. Pictures: Getty Images.

Hancock slammed for diary account of snap North East Covid lockdown

Areas of Northumberland with he highest Covid rates.

The 13 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid infection rates
Covid rates in Northumberland have fallen slightly, latest data suggests.
Ian Smith

Covid infections are rising in Northumberland.

Fears of Northumberland 'twindemic'

Covid-19.

Covid infection rates in part of Ponteland nearly double anywhere else in county

Don't ignore calls to get your COVID-19 booster jab

People urged not to ignore COVID-19 booster invitation

Excess death figures rise.

Pandemic drove up Northumberland 'excess death' figures

Concerns were raised after Berwick residents were offered Covid booster jabs more than 50 miles away.

Concerns raised after residents offered Covid booster jabs over 50 miles away

Fewer than 30 people were being treated for Covid in hospital this week in the Northumbria Healthcare Trust area.

Drop in number of people being treated in hospital for coronavirus

Police were able to issue fixed penalty notices to people who breached lockdown rules.

Police more likely to issue Blacks and Asians with lockdown fines than whites

Liz Morgan, director of public health for Northumberland.

Drop in the number of Covid cases in Northumberland

School virus rules exclusions.

Pupils excluded for breaching Covid rules

Activities co-ordinator Stacey Hunter, home manager Sam Buxton, and training manager Julie Smith with their certificates and medal at Scarbrough Court Care Home.

Care home staff receive award for efforts during pandemic

The effects of long Covid can be debilitating.

More than 10,000 in county struggling with long Covid

Taxi numbers.

Northumberland private hire fleet grows

Long Covid fears.

'Thousands' may have long Covid in Northumberland

Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

The 10 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

15 people a day are being admited to hosptial with Covid, despite the majority of the population being vaccinated.

Rise in number of Covid cases

Virus claims over 1,000 in Northumberland

Covid deaths figure tops 1,000 in Northumberland

Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

The 11 areas with the highest Covid rates
Covid rates in Northumberland have hit their highest level in two months.
Ian Smith

One in 12 snub virus jab.

'One in 12' have snubbed virus vaccine

Covid rates in Northumberland

The 17 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street on May 26. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Families share heartbreaking Covid losses in wake of Sue Gray report

Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

The 12 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Alastair, Elaine, Mark and Mary Rennie.

Heartbreak for daughter as father and brother die within days of each other from...

Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

The 10 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Areas of Northumberland with the lowest Covid rates.

The 13 areas of Northumberland with the lowest Covid rates

Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

The 17 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Blyth MP Ian Levy.

Blyth Valley MP wants investigation into whether PM broke Ministerial Code

Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

The 19 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid infection rates

The Prime Minister has the support of Northumberland MP Guy Opperman.

PM has support of local MP who previously criticised him for 'partygate'

Home working trend.

Fewer working in offices after pandemic lockdowns

Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

The 15 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Reminding people to stay aware of coronavirus symptoms and to take lateral flow test

Beware of coronavirus symptoms and take lateral flow test urges leading pharmacy

Changes to Covid testing in England come into force this Friday (April 1). Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images.

The changes to Covid-19 testing in England from April 1

Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

The 23 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Market Street/Bondgate Within, Alnwick.

17 pictures when Northumberland went into lockdown three years ago today
It is three years ago today (March 23) that Northumberland joined the rest of the UK in its first lockdown due to coronavirus.
Ian Smith

It is two years since Boris Johnson ordered the first UK Covid lockdown.

Covid death toll tops 1,000 in Northumberland

Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

The 14 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Remembrance call for 1,000 in Northumberland

Virus claims over 1,000 in Northumberland

Invitations will start going out for vulnerable people to receive a Spring Covid booster.

Spring Covid booster jab roll-out begins

Spring booster doses will be given to millions of vulnerable people in England. Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty Images.

Who will be eligible for Spring Covid boosters and how to book

Travellers at Gatwick Airport on July 30, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Major changes to UK Covid travel rules come into effect

Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

The 13 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Liz Morgan, Northumberland director of public health.

Health chiefs' warning as North East Covid cases rise – just weeks before testin...

Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

The 10 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Virus support cash figures

Over 3,000 claimed virus isolation support cash

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