The 12 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Specialist Reporter

Published 11th May 2022, 16:54 BST

Covid rates are continuing to fall across Northumberland.

Latest data from Public Health England reveals there were 407 confirmed positive cases in the week to May 9.

The infection rate is 125.7 cases per 100,000 – the lowest since last summer.

Here are the 12 areas of the county with the highest rates.

5. Berwick East

There were 12 positive cases in Berwick East where the rate is 247.9. Photo: Google

There were 13 positive cases in Cramlington West where the rate is 231.0. Photo: Google

There were 8 positive cases in Hexham West where the rate is 202.7. Photo: Google

There were 8 positive cases in Amble West with Warkworth where the rate is 198.3. Photo: Google