Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.
Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

The 16 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Covid rates in Northumberland are continuing their recent downward trend.

Latest data from Public Health England, published by Northumberland County Council, revealed there were 780 positive cases in the week to August 3.

The infection rate stands at 243.5 positive cases per 100,000 population. By comparison, it was 274.8 on July 31.

However, there are still pockets with high numbers of cases.

Here are the 16 areas of Northumberland with the highest rates.