Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.
Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

Covid case numbers in Northumberland hit record high

Covid case numbers in Northumberland hit a record high in the run up to New Year.

Latest figures from Public Health England reveal there were 5,149 positive cases in the week to December 31.

Nearly 3,000 positive cases were recorded on December 29, 30 and 31.

The infection rate stands at 1,590 positive cases per 100,000 population.