Latest data from Public Health England, published by Northumberland County Council, reveals the county-wide infection rate was 259.5 per 100,000 on January 10.
There were 831 confirmed positive cases in the seven days up to that date.
However, there are several hotspots along the Tyne Valley and isolated pockets such as Cramlington with rising case numbers.
Here are the 17 wards with the highest Covid rates in the seven days up to January 10.
1. Haltwhistle
There were 37 positive Covid cases in Haltwhistle ward in the seven days to January 10.
The rate is 767.5 positive cases per 100,000. Photo: Google
2. Cramlington East
There were 35 positive cases in Cramlington East.
The rate is 826.6 per 100,000. Photo: Google
3. Cramlington West
There were 30 positive cases in Cramlington West.
The rate is 533 per 100,000. Photo: Google
4. Hexham Central with Acomb
There were 29 positive cases in Hexham Central with Acomb.
The rate is 643.3 per 100,000. Photo: Google