The 10 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Covid rates are falling sharply in Northumberland, latest figures show.

Published 14th Feb 2022, 13:54 BST

Updated 14th Feb 2022, 15:20 BST

Data from Public Health England, published by Northumberland County Council, reveals there were 1,660 positive cases in the week to February 12.

The infection rate is 512.6 per 100,000 population – the lowest since mid-December.

Alnwick ward recorded the most cases (57) in the week to February 12.

Here are the 10 areas with the highest rates.

Alnwick ward recorded the most cases (57) in the week to February 12.

5. Bywell

There were 17 positive cases in Bywell ward where the rate is 374.4. Photo: Google

There were 17 positive cases in Rothbury ward where the rate is 345.6. Photo: Google

There were 13 positive cases in Longhorsley ward where the rate is 318.9. Photo: Google

There were 14 positive cases in Cramlington South East where the rate is 307.8. Photo: Google