Areas of Northumberland with the highest rates of Covid-19.Areas of Northumberland with the highest rates of Covid-19.
Areas of Northumberland with the highest rates of Covid-19.

The 18 areas of Northumberland with Covid rates above the UK average

Covid rates are continuing to fall across Northumberland but there are still 18 areas with infection levels above the UK average.

Latest data published by Northumberland County Council puts the county-wide infection rate at 87.43 per 100,000 for the week to February 24. There were 280 positive cases over the same period.

The UK infection rate is 115.3 per 100,000 with the England rate at 118.3.

Here are the 18 areas of Northumberland with rates above the UK average.