Is lockdown in Northumberland working? Here are the 15 areas where Covid infection rates are rising

Northumberland has now been in a lockdown for over three weeks - but is it working?

By Ian Smith

Published 29th Jan 2021, 07:00 BST

Since mid-January the rate of positive Covid cases per 100,000 people in Northumberland has been generally falling, according to Government figures.

However, the latest figures show 15 out of 40 neighbourhoods have seen an increase in infections.

Here we reveal the 15 neighbourhoods which have seen a rise in case rates between January 15-22.

1. Alnwick

Alnwick has seen rates of positive Covid cases increase by 150% from January 15-22. Photo: Ian Smith

Berwick West and Holy Island has seen rates of positive Covid cases increase by 123.1% from January 15-22. Photo: Google

Newbiggin has seen rates of positive Covid cases increase by 112.6% from January 15-22. Photo: Google

Ponteland has seen rates of positive Covid cases increase by 100.1% from January 15-22. Photo: Google