Data from Public Health England published by Northumberland County Council reveals there were 549 positive Covid-19 cases in the seven days up to October 5.
The county-wide infection rate stands at 171.4 per 100,000.
This compares to 321 positive Covid-19 cases across Northumberland and an infection rate of 100.2 per 100,000 in the week up to September 30.
Here are the 15 wards with the most positive cases….
1. Hirst
Hirst ward in Ashington has recorded 25 positive Covid-19 cases in the past seven days. Photo: Google
2. Bedlington East
Bedlington East ward has recorded 24 positive cases in the past week. Photo: Google
3. Morpeth Kirkhill
There have been 17 positive cases in Morpeth Kirkhill ward in the past seven days. Photo: Google
4. Cramlington Eastfield
There have been 17 positive cases in Cramlington Eastfield. Photo: Google