The 17 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Covid rates continue to fall across Northumberland but there are pockets of the county where infections are still at significant levels.

Published 26th Apr 2022, 11:24 GMT

Latest data from Public Health England reveals there were 801 positive cases recorded in the week to April 24.

The infection rate is 247.4 positive cases per 100,000 population – the lowest level since last summer.

Here are the 17 areas with the highest rates.

1. Bywell

There were 11 positive cases in Bywell ward where the rate is 242.2. Photo: Google

There were 13 positive cases in Ashington's Hirst ward where the rate is 233.2. Photo: Google

There were 11 positive cases in Stocksfield and Broomhaugh ward where the rate is 226.8. Photo: Google

There were 11 positive cases in Prudhoe North where the rate is 204.8. Photo: Google