A total of 781 people tested positive for the virus between August 5 and 11, and the overall infection rate stands at 243.9 per 100,000 people. The week before it was 257.
The majority of people who contracted Covid were aged between 20 and 29.
Dr Yvonne Doyle, medical director for Public Health England, said: “Data suggests that cases are currently stable, although rates remain high across the country.
“Vaccines are breaking the link between infections and serious illness.”
Here are the 15 areas with the highest rates:
5. Cramlington West
There were 25 positive cases in Cramlington West ward, where the rate is 444.2. Photo: Google
6. Cowpen
There were 25 positive cases in Blyth's Cowpen ward, where the rate is 556.7 Photo: Google
7. Newsham
There were 20 positive cases in Newsham ward where the rate is 556.7. Photo: Google
8. Seaton with Newbiggin West
There were 19 positive cases in Seaton with Newbiggin West where the rate is 365.5. Photo: Google