The areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.The areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.
The areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

Covid infections soar in Bamburgh ward as the 16 areas of Northumberland with the highest rates are revealed

Covid rates in Northumberland are steadily climbing, new figures show.

Latest data from Northumberland County Council, published by Public Health England, reveals there were 1,159 positive cases in the county in the week to September 11.

The infection rate is 357.9 per 100,000 population – the highest since late July.

Here are the 16 areas of Northumberland with the highest rates.