Data published by Northumberland County Council puts the county-wide infection rate at 107.4 per 100,000 in the week to February 15. There were 344 positive cases over the same period.
The Covid rate for the UK is 142 positive cases per 100,000. The England rate is 148.8.
Here are the 20 areas above the UK average.
1. Bedlington West
There were 16 positive cases in Bedlington West where the rate is 357.9 per 100,000. Photo: Google
2. Druridge Bay
There were 23 positive cases in Druridge Bay ward in the week to February 15 and the rate is 352.5 per 100,000. Photo: Jane Coltman
3. Newsham
There were 15 positive cases in Newsham ward where the rate is 297.3 per 100,000. Photo: Google
4. Cramlington West
There were 16 positive cases in Cramlington West where the rate is 284.3 per 100,000. Photo: Google
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