Latest data from Public Health England, published by Northumberland County Council, reveals the county-wide infection rate was 304.1 per 100,000 on January 6.
There were 974 confirmed positive cases in the seven days up to that date.
The highest rates are largely in the west of the county with a number of hotspots springing up in the south-east.
However, the county’s weekly case rates and numbers have now fallen two days in a row.
Here are the 15 wards with the highest Covid rates in the seven days up to January 6.
The highest rates are largely in the west of the county with a number of hotspots springing up in the south-east.
5. Hexham East
There were 27 positive cases in Hexham East. The rate is 589.9 per 100,000. Photo: Google
6. Cramlington West
There were 31 positive cases in Cramlington West. The rate is 550.8 per 100,000. Photo: Google
7. Corbridge
There were 24 positive cases in Corbridge ward. The rate is 551 per 100,000. Photo: Google
8. South Tynedale
There were 27 positive cases in South Tynedale. The rate is 545.6 per 100,000. Photo: Google