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.

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Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates. Photo: Google

. Cramlington Village
There were 25 positive cases in Cramlington Village where the rate is 559.3. Photo: Google

. Cramlington East
There were 20 positive cases in Cramlington East where the rate is 472.4. Photo: Google

. Ponteland West
There were 16 positive cases in Ponteland West where the rate is 396.0. Photo: Google

. Bellingham
There were 15 positive cases in Bellingham ward where the rate is 385.1. Photo: Google

. Ashington Central
There were 18 positive cases in Ashington Central where the rate is 360.1. Photo: Google

. Amble West with Warkworth
There were 14 positive cases in Amble West with Warkworth where the rate is 347.1. Photo: Google

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

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

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

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