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Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases rise 34% between 11-17 June

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During the seven-day period between 11-17 June 2021:

  • 112 new cases reported
  • An increase of 34% on the previous week
  • The seven-day infection rate for Shropshire was 34.7 per 100,000
  • It was 76.2 for the West Midlands and 104.8 for England
  • 2 hospital beds were occupied by a COVID-19 patient
  • UPDATED: Zero Covid-19-related deaths in local hospitals
COVID-19 cases 11-17 June 2021 infographic

COVID-19 cases 11-17 June 2021

Rachel Robinson, Shropshire Council’s director of public health, said:

“Cases continue to rise again in Shropshire following national and regional trends. Nearly half of all cases were in the younger age brackets – 21% were in the 0-19 age range, and 34% were 20-29. Again, this is not unexpected, as the younger population are less likely to have been vaccinated.

“However, we are urging people to continue to support us to get restrictions lifted by keeping cases down, through both regular testing to find cases quickly and to get vaccinated to slow the spread.

“All adults over the age of 18 are now eligible to get the jab, and getting vaccinated is easier than ever with a number of walk-in clinics around the county.

“As always, keep testing regularly at home using a Lateral Flow Test. This is key in stopping the rapid spread of coronavirus. You may feel perfectly well but you can still carry the virus – even after you have been vaccinated. We cannot rely on the vaccine alone to stop the spread. We all have to be proactive and play our part, which still includes regular hand washing, wearing a face covering, making space and ensuring indoor areas are well ventilated.”

Dean Carroll, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for public health, said:

“In line with the rest of the country, we’re seeing an increase of positive cases in Shropshire, but I think we can take comfort in the fact that we are not seeing an increase in hospital admissions.

“We know that getting both jabs significantly reduces your chances of becoming seriously ill if you do get COVID-19, and the data shows it is working. The uptake in Shropshire so far is impressive, and I do hope that this will continue through the younger age groups who are now eligible.”

Further information  

  • If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or a positive test result please do not leave your home and self-isolate immediately. For more guidance click here  
  • People without symptoms of COVID-19 should test twice a week – find out more here  
  • The NHS will contact you when your vaccination is ready or to find out if you are already eligible click here  
  • Indoor gatherings are limited to 6 people or 2 households  
  • Face masks should be worn in indoor settings unless you are exempt  
  • Remain cautious when meeting with people outside your bubble  
  • Follow the hands-face-space-fresh air guidance  
  • Continue to work from home if you can  
  • You should continue to follow the guidance even if you have been vaccinated.