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 15 areas of Northumberland with the highest Covid rates after spike in cases

Covid rates in Northumberland have hit their highest level in three months.

Latest data from Northumberland County Council, published by Public Health England, reveals there were 1,762 positive cases in the week to October 18.

The infection rate for the same period is 544.1 per 100,000 population.

There were 318 positive cases recorded on October 18, the highest daily figure since July 19.

Here are the 15 areas of Northumberland with the highest rates.