The 17 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates

Nearly 300 positive Covid cases have been confirmed in Northumberland over the past week, latest figures show.

Published 8th Jun 2022, 16:56 GMT

Data from Public Health England reveals there were 299 positive cases in the week to June 5.

The infection rate is 92.34 – a similar level to recent weeks.

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