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Coronavirus: 18% rise in COVID-19 cases locally during 30 July – 5 August 2021

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During the seven-day period between 30 July – 5 August 2021:  

  • 623 new cases reported  
  • An increase of 18% on the previous week  
  • The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire was 191.4 per 100,000  
  • It was 273.5 per 100,000 for the West Midlands, and 291.0 for England
  • 19 hospital beds were occupied by COVID-19 patients  
  • Zero COVID-19-related deaths in a local hospital . 
COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations, 30 July-5 August 2021 infographic

COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations, 30 July-5 August 2021

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

“Cases have risen slightly this week after dropping significantly the week before, but we do expect it to fluctuate since most legal restrictions were removed on 19 July.  

“Our mobile health clinic is going out and about into the community to promote regular Lateral Flow Testing, to raise awareness of the measures residents can take to stop the spread of the virus in their towns and villages, and to offer advice and support.  

“I welcome the news that 16 and 17 year olds will now be offered the COVID-19 vaccine. This is a positive step forward which will help protect our younger residents, especially when they return to schools and colleges in September. People these ages should wait to be contacted by their GP. In the future, this age group will be able to drop into a walk-in clinic, and we will let you all know when this service is available.” 

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

“A big thank you to everyone in Shropshire who are still doing their bit to keep our county safe. We all know the ways in which we can stop the spread of coronavirus so let’s keep it up and enjoy the summer safely.  

“90.1% of adults in Shropshire have now received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine – a figure to be proud of. But we can’t stop there. There are thousands of people who have not yet had their second dose. Having both doses gives the best protection against the disease, and you are less likely to become seriously ill if you are infected with the virus. We’ve seen hospital admissions rising over the last month, so please protect yourself as soon as possible.”