Coronavirus: A rise to 57 new cases of COVID-19 in Shropshire in week 30 April-6 May 2021
During the seven-day period between 30 April – 6 May 2021:
- 57 new cases reported
- That is a 14% increase on the previous week
- The seven-day infection rate for Shropshire was 17.6 per 100,000
- It was 18.2 for the West Midlands and 21.4 for England
- 2 hospital beds were occupied by COVID-19 patients
- There were zero COVID-related deaths in our local hospitals
COVID-19 weekly cases 30 Apr-6 May 2021
Further information
Step Up and help us stop the spread of coronavirus:
- Work from home if you can
- Limit contact with other people
- Keep your distance from people not in your household bubble (at least 2 metres apart where possible)
- Stick to a maximum group of 6 people when meeting outdoors
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms
- Wear a face covering in any enclosed public places and public transport, along with any indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult and where you will meet people you do not normally meet.
- If you have any symptoms, please book a test and do not leave home until you have either a negative result, or you have isolated for at least 10 days if you do not take a test – you may continue to isolate longer than 10 days if you continue to experience high temperature.
- People living in households with a positive case should self-isolate for 10 days.
- Any contacts of a positive case must self-isolate for 10 days – even if they are asked to get a test and the result is negative, they must complete the 10 days of isolation. Click here for the latest self-isolation guidance.
You can book a test by calling 119 or click here
