Covid-19 cases drop in Telford and Wrekin
Coronavirus cases in Telford and Wrekin have dropped in the last week, latest figures shown.
There were 639 new Coronavirus cases reported for Telford and Wrekin during the past seven days (19-25 July), 372 less than the previous seven-day period.
For the week ending 25 July, the Covid-19 situation in the borough is:
• 639 Covid-19 cases reported, 372 less compared to the previous week
• The seven-day infection rate for Telford and Wrekin is 355 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000
• For the West Midlands, the seven-day infection rate is 342 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000
• For England, the seven-day infection rate is 350 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000
• No residents have died within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test in the past week (the total borough deaths since the start of the pandemic is 262)
• There were 24 patients with Covid-19 in local hospitals as of 28 July.
Liz Noakes, Telford and Wrekin's Director for Public Health, said:
“In line with the national trend, we are seeing a fall in coronavirus cases in the borough in the last week, after reaching the highest ever peak last week
“We can expect numbers to fluctuate going forward so we are asking people to please continue to be cautious as the virus is still with us and we need to learn to live with it.
“Unfortunately whilst numbers are lowest in the over 60s – there have been around 50 people infected which is a concern.
“For your own protection and for the benefit of others, please continue to wash hands regularly, keep space from others, wear a face covering in crowded spaces and regularly test for covid even if you have no symptoms and even if you have been vaccinated.
“These are basic rules that I am sure everyone knows by now but they can make such a positive difference if each of us follows them. “
Cllr Andy Burford, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, said:
“Many of the people who have been seriously ill with coronavirus lately have not been vaccinated and they are in younger age groups as well.
“I urge everyone who is eligible and who hasn’t done so already to go and have their first or second jab (when their second jab is due) without any delay.
“Through our joint work with the NHS partners, a range of walk-in clinics are available across the borough making it as easy as possible for people to get their vaccine.
“They are open from early morning until the afternoon – no appointment required and you don’t need to be registered with a GP.
Find out more about walk-in clinics opening times and locations.”
