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 BST

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.

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