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There were new 1,608 cases reported for Telford and Wrekin during the seven day period (31 January – 6 February), this is 816 less than the 2,424 recorded in the previous seven day period (24th – 30th January).

For the week ending 6 February:

• 1,608 Covid-19 cases reported, 816 less compared to the previous week.

• The seven-day infection rate for Telford and Wrekin is 887 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000

• For the West Midlands, the seven-day infection rate is 728 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000

• For England, the seven-day infection rate is 792 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000

• Sadly, six 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 332.)

• There were 55 patients with Covid-19 in local hospitals on 9 February, down from 58 patients on 2 February. 

On 31 January, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) changed the methodology for reporting cases to include possible reinfections. 

Any positive test occurring 90 days after a previous positive test is now included as a new case. 

Previously an individual would only be included in the case data once regardless of the number of positive tests. 

Using this methodology, the number of cases has been revised back to the start of the pandemic. 

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

“It is excellent news to see Covid cases in our borough starting to come down - although they are still high and above the national and regional average. 

“Thank you to our residents for continuing to be cautious, even after restrictions ease, for testing regularly, self-isolating when required and getting their vaccinations.

“Please keep doing all you can to protect your community and bring cases down even further. 

“The pandemic is not over yet and local hospitals still have people seriously ill with the virus – particularly those unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated.

“It is not too late for anyone to get their booster or jab, if they have not done so already.

“Vaccination clinics continue to be open across the borough, check local clinics and opening times on www.telford.gov.uk/walkin “

Cllr Kelly Middleton, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Public Health and Well-Being, Equalities and Partnerships (Labour), added:

“It’s encouraging to see so many of our residents continuing to do all they can to keep our communities safe and more of them coming forward for their vaccinations.

“82% of our residents eligible for the booster already had theirs. Our work with NHS partners continues so many more can get protected, as the virus is still with us. 

“Walk-in clinics are still on across the borough. 

“Please check this list of clinics carefully before you decide to go, as some clinics are open just for boosters only, and not 1st and 2nd doses as well.

"If you have any vaccination concerns, you are more than welcome to also come to a clinic and speak to a clinician.”