Weekly COVID-19 report - 05.08.21
Date Added: 05/08/2021
Case numbers down again but still high
New cases of COVID-19 have fallen again this week but remain higher than at the beginning of July. Sadly there was one death here in the last reporting week.
Over the last week (week ending 4 August), cases in Central Bedfordshire have gone down by 326 to 748 new cases (259.1 per 100,000).
Among our neighbours, cases are also down in Bedford and Luton but up in Milton Keynes:
• Bedford - 459 new cases (264.9 per 100,000) with no deaths reported
• Luton - 531 new cases (249.2 per 100,000) with 2 deaths reported
• Milton Keynes - 782 new cases (290.2 cases per 100,000) and 1 death reported
The fall in case numbers here is welcome and we hope it will continue, although the level of new cases is still high and has increased in some parts of Central Bedfordshire.
Coronavirus remains a serious health risk. You should stay cautious to help protect yourself and others.
• Meet outside, or open windows and doors for indoor visitors
• If you think you have symptoms stay at home and take a PCR test
• Wear face coverings in crowded places and on public transport
• Check in to venues when you go out
• Wash your hands with soap regularly, and for at least 20 seconds
• Get vaccinated if you’re 18 or over
Find out how to stay safe and help prevent the spread
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If you’ve not had your vaccine yet, get it now. Every day we are seeing more evidence that vaccines work. People who have not had the vaccine are at greater risk of catching COVID-19 and becoming ill. One in five people being admitted to hospital in England with COVID-19 is aged between 18 and 34 according to the chief executive of NHS England. Young people who have not been jabbed could become seriously ill and the best way they can protect themselves is to get the vaccine.
Last week, about 250,000 18-30 year-olds had their first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but it is still really important for those young people who have not yet taken the opportunity to come forward and have their jab.
If you’ve had your first dose, you can now get your second dose after 56 days.
Book your jab now or go to one of the local walk-in centres.
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