Mon 15 March 21. Covid Update.
Nationally 5,089 cases & 64 deaths.
Locally, 29 cases notified today which means 237 cases for the 7 days to 10 Mar 21 and a 7 day case rate of 92.4 per 100,000.
Looks like rate will drop below 90 in next two days. Positivity now 3.5%
Supporting @mariecurieuk National Day of Reflection 23rd March, we have launched our Memory Wall today for people in North Staffs & Stoke on Trent. To add loved one's see our website https://t.co/daQcub4uCz Please share on your networks #DayOfReflection#Remember#Reflect#Unite
Sun 14 March 21. Covid Update.
Nationally down to 4618 cases & 52 deaths.
Locally, 30 cases notified today which means 256 cases for the 7 days to 09 Mar 21 and a 7 day case rate of 99.9 per 100,000.
Looks like rate will drop below 90 in next two days. Positivity now 3.5%
Thu 11 Mar 21. Apologies for a very late Covid Update.
Nationally 6753 cases & 181 deaths.
Locally 28 notified cases for 7 day rate of 97.5 which is good but we are now the highest in WM and will go back over 100 the best 2 days.
We have to get this down - get tested - H F S
Tue 09 Mar 21. Covid Update.
Nationally 5766 cases & 231 deaths
Locally 48 cases for 7 day rate of 101.4 & 260 cases in week. I Expect to report we are <100 tomorrow.
Good news but remember England just 66, WM 82.2 & only Sandwell (115.4) have higher rate than us
Keep going!
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Covid-19: Vaccine offers for those aged 56 or over
More good news - please take up offer as soon as possible
Over 95% of over 65s have taken up offer - we need to have the same response from those from 56-65
Do it for your family, friends & colleagues! https://t.co/EfJPgTcHQi
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Tues 02 Mar 21 - Covid Update.
Nationally 6,381 cases & 343 deaths
Locally we were notified of 33 new cases today for a 7 day rate of 142.8 and 366 cases fir the week.
We will drop into the 120s over next few days but are still well above England average of 97.1 & WM at 128.8
NEWS: #Staffordshire and #StokeonTrent topped the table last week for the highest percentage of over-70s to have had their first #coronavirus vaccine dose.
96% of that age group in the region have now had their first jab 💉
Well done #NHS and everybody involved 👏💙
Thu 25 Feb 21 Covid Update.
Nationally flat - 9985 cases & 323 deaths.
Locally 41 cases notified today to give 7 day rate of 149.8 & 384 cases
We will still plateau around 150 for a few days & then fall. We need to be at 100.
If going out please keep safe and have a test.
Tue 23 Feb 21 Covid Update.
Nationally there have been 8,489 cases & 548 deaths notified today. Case rates & numbers dropping.
Locally we were notified of 36 new cases today to give 7 day rate of 143.9 & total of 369 cases.
2 more days slight rise then hopefully fall again.
Mon 22 Feb 21. Covid Update.
Nationally 10,641 cases and 178 deaths. By contrast more than 18 Million vaccinations.
Locally 43 new cases notified - 359 cases in 7 days to 17 Feb for 7 day rate of exactly 140. It will rise slightly over next few days.
Please get tested weekly
Tue 16 Feb 21 - Covid Update.
I have just written to all businesses in the City urging them to ensure that all their employees are tested once a week.
I see this as fundamental part of their responsibility to keep staff & customers safe & well.
Ask your employer to engage!
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Wed 10 Feb 21. Covid Update.
Nationally 13,013 cases & sadly 1,001 deaths.
Locally 66 cases notified & 7 day rate down to 235.6 & 604 cases.
Rates look likely to fall towards 200 by weekend.
Positive cases falling at Royal Stoke & down in care homes.
Hands, Face, Space
Call for more workplace Covid testing as Stoke-on-Trent's infection rate 'stalls' - and is now above national average - Stoke-on-Trent Live
Really good progress but we need to be well under 200. Positivity is stubbornly at 9% - we need more people tested. https://t.co/4iTfKL2OFF
Mon 08 Feb 21. Covid Update.
Nationally 14,104 cases & 333 deaths. Both still going down.
Locally 84 cases notified & 7 day rate 249.2 & 639 cases. Positivity still 8.7%.
12.3 million now vaccinated.
We must drive rates down - Please get tested weekly and do H-F-S.
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Thu 04 Feb 21. Covid Update. Still Continuing to improve!! Nationally 20,634 cases & 915 deaths. Locally 116 cases notified today & 7 day rate is down to 238.7 & 612 cases. That’s down 26% a week but the positivity is down to 8.4%. Brilliant! Please get tested - get jabbed! H-F-S