Data from Public Health England reveals there were 480 positive cases recorded in the county in the week to May 5.
The infection rate stands at 148.2 positive cases per 100,000 population.
Here are the 10 areas with the highest rates.

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

. Newsham
There were 19 positive cases in Blyth's Newsham ward where the rate is 376.5. Photo: Google

. Hexham West
There were 12 positive cases in Hexham West where the rate is 304.1. Photo: Google

1. Pegswood
There were 23 positive cases in Pegswood ward in the week to July 19. The rate is 448.9. Photo: Google

2. Cramlington West
There were 22 positive cases in Cramlington West where the rate is 390.9. Photo: Google

3. Seaton with Newbiggin West
There were 20 positive cases in Seaton with Newbiggin West where the rate is 384.8. Photo: Google

4. Ponteland East and Stannington
There were 17 positive cases in Ponteland East and Stannington where the rate is 383.7. Photo: Google