The 12 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Covid restrictions may have been lifted but nearly 1,000 positive cases were still recorded in Northumberland over the past week.

Published 1st Mar 2022, 11:48 BST

Updated 1st Mar 2022, 12:00 BST

Latest data from Public Health England reveals there were 912 positive cases in the week to February 26.

However, rates are still falling. The infection rate is 281.6 per 100,000 – the lowest since August 2021.

Here are the 12 areas with the highest rates.

1. Prudhoe South

There were 17 positive cases in Prudhoe South where the rate is 302.0. Photo: Google

There were 12 positive cases in Newbiggin Central and East where the rate is 264.6. Photo: Google

There were 13 positive cases in South Tynedale where the rate is 262.7. Photo: Google

There were 12 positive cases in Blyth's Croft ward where the rate is 257.7. Photo: Google