Alnwick ward records highest number of Covid cases in Northumberland

Covid case numbers in Northumberland are at their highest in two months – with the Alnwick area leading the way.

Published 28th Mar 2022, 17:02 GMT

Latest data from Public Health England reveals there were 3,099 new positive cases in the week to March 26.

The infection rate is 957.0 per 100,000 population – a figure last seen in mid-January.

Here are the 23 areas of Northumberland with the highest rates.

1. Ponteland West

There were 71 positive cases in Ponteland West where the rate is 1,757. Photo: Google

There were 81 positive cases in Cramlington West where the rate is 1.439. Photo: Google

There were 74 positive cases in Seaton with Newbiggin West where the rate is 1,424. Photo: Google

There were 63 positive cases in Lynemouth ward where the rate is 1,404. Photo: Google