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There were 40 new cases reported for Telford and Wrekin during the past seven days (5-11 April) – which means 8 more new cases recorded compared to the previous seven-day period.

The borough’s infection rate continues to be lower than the regional and national average.

For the week ending 11 April, the COVID-19 situation in the borough is:
• 40 Covid-19 cases were reported
• 8 more new cases were recorded compared to previous week
• The seven-day infection rate for Telford and Wrekin is 22 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000
• For the West Midlands, the seven-day infection rate is 25 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000
• For England, the seven-day infection rate is 27 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000
• Zero people in the borough have died within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test in the past two weeks (the total borough deaths remains at 256)
• There were three people diagnosed with Covid-19 in Telford and Shrewsbury hospitals, as of 11 April

Liz Noakes, Telford and Wrekin's Director for Public Health, said: "Now that the case numbers are low, we can expect them to slightly fluctuate from week to week.
“Any outbreaks we have in the borough (and there were two outbreaks recorded over the last week) can significantly impact on the total case numbers.
“We ask everyone to please continue to be cautious, follow the rules and get tested regularly.”

Cllr Andy Burford, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, said:
“Keeping the borough’s case numbers low is key as restrictions continue to ease and everyone can play their part in this.
“Please, make sure to get tested twice a week even if you are feeling well and even if you have had your vaccination, as you could spread the virus without knowing it.
“It’s very easy to do so now, just pick up a home testing kit from the many collection points across the borough or go to one of our rapid testing sites.
“Let’s all do our bit to protect ourselves and each other – this is the way forward!”