During the 7-day period from 23 October to 30 October 2020 in Shropshire:

• 576 new cases were reported
• This was an increase of 244 cases compared to the previous week
• The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire was 178.3 cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 of the population
• For the West Midlands it was 204.6 per 100,000
• Infection rates in the over 60s have increased significantly in the last 7 days
• 76% of cases were not related to outbreaks or clusters (ie one or two cases)
• 6% were linked to care homes
• Over the past 7 days, we saw positive cases in all but one of Shropshire’s 63 electoral divisions

Weekly coronavirus figures for Shropshire (23- 30 October 2020)

We are now in a four-week national lockdown, so it is important that people follow the guidance to help stop the spread of the virus.

• You must not meet socially indoors or in private gardens with family or friends unless they are part of your household – meaning the people you live with – or support bubble.
• Individuals can meet one other person from another household outside in a public place.
• Children under school age, as well as those dependent on round-the-clock care who are with their parents, will not count towards the limit on two people meeting outside.

You can also help to stop the spread by:

• Washing your hands
• Wearing face coverings when required
• Self-isolate if you or anyone in your household has symptoms.

Stay Home, stay safe, look after each other – and thank you for Stepping Up Shropshire.