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

The 16 areas of Northumberland with the lowest Covid infection rates

Latest data shows that Covid infection rates for Northumberland are, broadly speaking, at their lowest in the rural north and west of the county.

Statistics from Northumberland County Council, published by Public Health England, show there were 1,229 positive cases countywide in the week to October 3.

The infection rate is 379.5 per 100,000 population.

Here are the 16 council wards with the lowest rates.