Category: Coronavirus

812 Coronavirus posts found.
Information and press releases for coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus: News from our partners – Local 16- and 17-year-olds encouraged to grab their COVID-19 jab

13/08/2021

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service Young people living in Shropshire, and Telford and Wrekin, aged 16 and 17 are…

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

12/08/2021
COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations, 30 July-5 August 2021 infographic

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…

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Coronavirus: Advice on offer for Shropshire’s clubs and pubs  

06/08/2021
Two glasses of beer

Shropshire Council is offering advice and support to clubs and pubs to assist the county’s nighttime economy to operate as safely as it can, following the lifting of the majority of mandatory coronavirus restrictions on…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – Pop-up vaccination centre at Shrewsbury Town FC this Saturday

05/08/2021

News from our partners COVID-19 Vaccination Service Football fans and the public can get vaccinated at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on Saturday…

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Coronavirus: Concern as local rise in COVID-19 hospitalisations continues, as cases dropped 23-29 July

05/08/2021
23-29 July 2021 COVID-19 cases and hospitalisation figures locally - infographic

During the seven-day period between 23-29 July 2021:  527 new cases reported  A decrease of 46% on the previous week  The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire was 163.1 per…

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Council shortlisted for prestigious national awards for pandemic efforts

05/08/2021
MJ Achievement Awards: Finalist for Best Council Services Team graphic

Shropshire Council has been shortlisted for several national awards in recognition of the support it’s provided throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Teams from…

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases start to fall again in Shropshire

29/07/2021

During the seven-day period between 16-22 July 2021: 984 new cases reported A decrease of 5% on the previous week The seven-day infection rate for Shropshire…

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Coronavirus: Different types of COVID-19 testing explained           

27/07/2021

Even though legal restrictions have been lifted, testing for COVID-19 is still a key measure to stop the spread of the virus…

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases still rising rapidly locally between 9-15 July 2021

22/07/2021
COVID-19 cases locally 9-15 July 2021 infographic

During the seven-day period between 9-15 July 2021:   1,037 new cases reported   An increase of 82.5% on the previous week   The seven-day infection rate for Shropshire was 320.9 per…

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Stay safe and well during the hot weather

19/07/2021
Beat the heat - Public Heath England infographic

With temperatures high this week, health experts across the county are advising people to stay safe and well during the hot weather.…

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