The 11 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates as infection levels hit two-month high

Specialist Reporter

Published 20th Jun 2022, 17:19 GMT

Updated 20th Jun 2022, 19:49 GMT

Covid rates in Northumberland have hit their highest level in two months.

Latest data from Public Health England appears to show the beginning of an upward curve in cases.

There were 585 confirmed positive cases in the week to June 18 with the infection rate at 180.7 per 100,000 population.

Here are the 11 areas of Northumberland with the highest rates.

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

There were 21 positive cases in Prudhoe South where the rate is 373.0 positive cases per 100,000 population. Photo: Google

There were 16 positive cases in Corbridge ward where the rate is 367.3. Photo: Google

There were 16 positive cases in Bywell ward where the rate is 352.3. Photo: Google

There were 21 positive cases in Prudhoe South where the rate is 373.0 positive cases per 100,000 population. Photo: Google

There were 16 positive cases in Corbridge ward where the rate is 367.3. Photo: Google

There were 16 positive cases in Bywell ward where the rate is 352.3. Photo: Google

There were 17 positive cases in Berwick East where the rate is 351.2. Photo: Google