The 15 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Covid rates have fallen in Northumberland over the past week.

Published 11th Apr 2022, 16:40 GMT

Latest data from Public Health England reveals there were 1,656 positive cases in the week to April 9.

The infection rate is 508 positive cases per 100,000 population – the lowest since early March.

However, there are pockets of the county which are still recording significant numbers of cases.

Here are the 15 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

1. Bothal

There were 54 positive cases in Bothal ward where the rate is 1,187 per 100,000 population. Photo: Google

There were 45 positive cases in Stocksfield and Broomhaugh where the rate is 928. Photo: Google

There were 38 positive cases in Bedlington East where the rate is 810. Photo: Google

There were 41 positive cases in Pegswood ward where the rate is 800. Photo: Google