

Covid rates in part of Ponteland nearly double anywhere else in Northumberland
Latest data from Public Health England, published by Northumberland County Council, reveals there were 30 positive Covid cases recorded in Ponteland North in the week to October 1.
The infection rate in Ponteland North is also the highest in Northumberland at 602.8 positive cases per 100,000 population.
Here are the 11 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

1. Ponteland North
There were 30 positive cases in Ponteland North in the week to October 1 with the infection rate at 602.8 positive cases per 100,000 population. Photo: Google

2. Cramlington West
There were 18 positive cases in Cramlington West where the rate is 319.8. Photo: Google

3. Prudhoe South
There were 15 positive cases in Prudhoe South where the rate is 266.4. Photo: Google

4. Amble
There were 12 positive cases in Amble where the rate is 228.5. Photo: jane coltman