Newsroom Archive

There were 1,101 new coronavirus cases reported for Telford and Wrekin during the past seven days (29 November – 5 December), almost the same as in the previous week. 

For the week ending 5 December, Telford and Wrekin continues to be the highest in West Midlands in Covid-19 infection rate:  

• 1,101 new Covid-19 cases reported, almost the same as in the previous week 

• The seven-day infection rate for Telford and Wrekin is 607 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000

• For the West Midlands, the seven-day infection rate is 431 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000

• For England, the seven-day infection rate is 499 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000

• Sadly, three further deaths have been reported within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test. The total number of borough deaths since the start of the pandemic is 297. 

• The number of patients in local hospitals with Covid-19 has more than halved over the last week. There were 23 patients with Covid-19 in local hospitals as of 8 December, compared to 50 the previous week.  

Liz Noakes, Telford and Wrekin's Director for Public Health, said: 

“The Covid-19 infection rate in Telford and Wrekin has stabilised in the last week, but continues to be the highest in West Midlands. 

“A high number of cases are recorded in the under 20s and those in their 30s. 

“We again appeal to all secondary and higher education students to test regularly and isolate when requested – so as to limit the spread and avoid more vulnerable people to Covid becoming seriously ill.

 “So far, we only had one confirmed Omicron case in our borough but we can expect more cases to be detected soon, as the national picture shows. 

“As confirmed by the government, Omicron’s severity is still not known. Given its fast growth and the new national restrictions recently introduced (working from home if you can, mandatory face covering in most public venues and mandatory NHS Covid pass in certain venues), we cannot stress enough the importance for our residents to be even more cautious.

“Please take sensible, simple measures to reduce your risk of catching and spreading Covid – in particular now, if you are planning Christmas gatherings with your family and loved ones. 

“The most important thing you can do is to ensure you are fully vaccinated, including with your booster jab, if eligible. 

“Washing hands regularly, letting fresh air in when meeting people indoors, rapid testing before going to crowded venues or meeting people more vulnerable to covid – are easy to do for everyone and can make such a difference to protect one another.

“Thank you for doing your bit to keep our borough Covid safe.”

Cllr Andy Burford, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, added:

“Each and every vaccine our residents get helps to keep our community and its most vulnerable members, protected. 

“In the run up to the festive season, when we are getting together with our family and friends, getting fully vaccinated, booster included (if eligible) should be top on your Christmas check list.

“Keeping your loved ones safe is the best gift you can give this Christmas.

“To make it easier for everyone eligible to get vaccinated while out and about for their Christmas shopping, pop-up vaccination clinics continue to take place in our borough. 

“You can pop into to Southwater Library (open every Saturday until Christmas , between 11am and 4pm - for boosters, 12-15 year olds vaccination, 1st and 2nd doses).

“Other clinics are also available in Wellington (Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council Building, open every Friday until Christmas, 11.30am-3.30pm –

check all the locations, dates and time for local walk-in clinics.

“For young people aged 12-15 year olds, parents need to accompany their child to the clinic. Please be aware that vaccines will be given on a first come, first served basis and clinics may close early if all allocated vaccine has been used.

“Let’s all do all we can for a healthy, Covid-free, festive season.”