The 13 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out his plans to scrap all remaining Covid legal restrictions in England.

Published 21st Feb 2022, 11:00 BST

Updated 21st Feb 2022, 17:15 BST

From Thursday, February 24, people with a positive test will no longer need to self-isolate and routine contact tracing will end.

The infection rate in Northumberland is 400.8 positive cases per 100,000 population – the lowest since early December.

There were 1,298 positive cases in the week to February 18.

Here are the 13 areas of Northumberland with the highest rates.

There were 1,298 positive cases in the week to February 18.

5. Longhorsley

There were 34 positive cases in Longhorsley ward where the rate is 834. Photo: Google

There were 37 positive cases in Lynemouth ward where the rate is 824. Photo: Google

There were 40 positive cases in Ashington's College ward where the rate is 793. Photo: Google

There were 31 positive cases in Hexham West where the rate is 786. Photo: Google