Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.
Areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates.

The 16 areas of Northumberland with the highest rates of Covid-19

Despite national concerns about the Indian variant, Covid-19 rates in Northumberland remain at their lowest level since last summer.

Latest data from Public Health England, published by Northumberland County Council, reveals there were 25 confirmed positive cases recorded in the county in the week to May 22.

The infection rate is 7.8 per 100,000.

Here are the 16 council wards with the highest rates.

Here are the 16 council wards with the highest rates.