Going down even further – Covid-19 rates in Telford and Wrekin
The number of new coronavirus cases in Telford and Wrekin has again fallen in the last week but continues to remain higher than both the regional and national average, the latest figures show.
There were 1,066 new Covid-19 cases reported for Telford and Wrekin during the last seven-day period (7-13 February), this is 544 less than the 1,610 recorded in the previous seven-day period.
For the week ending 13 February:
• 1,066 Covid-19 cases reported, 544 less compared to the previous week.
• The seven-day infection rate for Telford and Wrekin is 588 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000
• For the West Midlands, the seven-day infection rate is 463 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000
• For England, the seven-day infection rate is 538 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 338.)
• There were 43 patients with Covid-19 in local hospitals on 16 February, down from 55 patients on 9 February.
Helen Onions, Telford and Wrekin's Acting Statutory Director for Public Health said: “It’s really encouraging to see another week when Covid cases continue to come down in our borough – though they are still above the regional and national average.
“By now, we would have all learnt to live with this virus and to include small, but effective precautions (such as good hand hygiene, wearing a face covering in crowded places) in our day-to-day life.
“Every one of us can continue to help to bring Covid cases numbers down even further and to protect our community.”
Cllr Kelly Middleton, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Public Health and Well-Being, Equalities and Partnerships (Labour), added:
“Many of our residents who were at first hesitant or who couldn’t get fully vaccinated due to catching Covid are still coming forward to get their jabs and boosters, with vaccination clinics continuing to be open across the borough.
“You can check the list of local clinics on Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System website. Anyone with any vaccination concerns is more than welcome to drop by and speak to a clinician.
“So far, 82.2% of our residents eligible for the booster already had theirs.
“We will continue to work with our NHS partners to ensure the Covid-19 vaccines and boosters are accessible for everyone in our community, as long as the virus is still with us. “
