Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

Covid case numbers in Northumberland hit record high

Specialist Reporter

Published 3rd Jan 2022, 11:36 GMT

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.

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

Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

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Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates. Photo: Google

There were 158 positive cases in Cramlington West in the week to December 31. The rate is 2,807 positive cases per 100,000 population.

. Cramlington West

There were 158 positive cases in Cramlington West in the week to December 31. The rate is 2,807 positive cases per 100,000 population. Photo: Google

There were 120 positive cases in Hexham Central with Acomb where the rate is 2,662.

. Hexham Central with Acomb

There were 120 positive cases in Hexham Central with Acomb where the rate is 2,662. Photo: Google

There were 97 positive cases in Hexham West where the rate is 2,458.

. Hexham West

There were 97 positive cases in Hexham West where the rate is 2,458. Photo: Google

There were 99 positive cases in Berwick West with Ord where the rate is 2,371.

. Berwick West with Ord

There were 99 positive cases in Berwick West with Ord where the rate is 2,371. Photo: Google

There were 113 positive cases in Ponteland North where the rate is 2,270.

5. Ponteland North

There were 113 positive cases in Ponteland North where the rate is 2,270. Photo: Google

There were 145 positive cases in Blyth's Kitty Brewster ward where the rate is 2,234.

6. Kitty Brewster

There were 145 positive cases in Blyth's Kitty Brewster ward where the rate is 2,234. Photo: Google

There were 99 positive cases in Bothal ward where the rate is 2,176.

7. Bothal

There were 99 positive cases in Bothal ward where the rate is 2,176. Photo: Google

There were 92 positive cases in Cramlington East where the rate is 2,173.

8. Cramlington East

There were 92 positive cases in Cramlington East where the rate is 2,173. Photo: Google

Northumberland Public Health England