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:
13. Seghill with Seaton Delaval
There were 16 positive cases in Seghill with Seaton Delaval, where the rate is 261. Photo: Google
14. Cramlington Village
There were 16 positive cases in Cramlington Village, where the rate is 357.9 Photo: Google
15. Cramlington East
There were 16 positive cases in Cramlington East where the rate is 377.9. Photo: Google