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 BST

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.

5. Hexham East

There were nine positive cases in Hexham East where the rate is 196.6. Photo: Google

There were nine positive cases in Morpeth North where the rate is 188.9. Photo: Google

There were eight positive cases in Cramlington Village where the rate is 179.0. Photo: Google

There were seven positive cases in Hexham West where the rate is 177.4. Photo: Google