Coronavirus: Two Omicron cases confirmed in Shropshire

As of Friday 10 December 2021 we have two confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in Shropshire. We also have a small number of suspected cases in the county. 

The UK Health Security Agency is leading the ongoing investigation and we are working closely; we can confirm that all appropriate actions linked to these two cases have been completed. 

As per the national guidance, all close contacts of a suspected or confirmed Omicron cases should currently self-isolate for 10 days. We are awaiting clarification from the Government and the UK Health Security Agency on the option to use daily testing for contacts.    

We will continue to include updates on numbers of Omicron in our figures released each week on Thursdays. 

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

More work needs to be done to fully understand this new variant; we still do not know the full impact of Omicron, but early indications show it is more transmissible, so it’s important that you do follow the advice from the national or local NHS Test and Trace teams when contacted.

If you have any symptoms, no matter how mild, you should get a PCR test. If you do not have any symptoms and are feeling well, please carry on with twice-weekly testing at home to check for COVID-19. It is also advised you take a Lateral Flow Test before entering a high risk setting. 

The vaccine remains our best defence against COVID-19. Whether it’s the first or second dose, or the booster if you are eligible, please take up the offer.

Click here for the most recent self-isolation guidance. 

For up to date information on the latest COVID-19 variants in the UK click here.