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:
9. Kitty Brewster
There were 19 positive cases in Blyth's Kitty Brewster ward where the rate is 292.7. Photo: Google
10. Cramlington Eastfield
There were 18 new cases in Cramlington Eastfield, where the rate is 343.7. Photo: Google
11. Ashington Central
There were 18 positive cases in Ashington Central, where the rate is 360.1. Photo: Google
12. Hirst
There were 17 positive cases in Ashington's Hirst ward, where the rate is 304.9. Photo: Google