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.

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

. Berwick West with Ord
There were 25 positive cases in Berwick West with Ord where the rate is 598.8 positive cases per 100,000. Photo: JPI

. Berwick East
There were 26 positive cases in Berwick East where the rate is 537.1. Photo: Google

. Newsham
There were 24 positive cases in Blyth's Newsham ward where the rate is 475.6. Photo: Google

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

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

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

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