CBC weekly Covid report, August 25 – case numbers up yet again this week

New cases of COVID-19 have gone up again this week, with the numbers in local hospitals also up. Sadly three deaths were registered in the CBC area in the last reporting week.

Over the last week (week ending August 25), cases in Central Bedfordshire have gone up by 76 to 869 new cases (301.1 per 100,000).

Among CBC’s neighbours, all are now reporting case rates over 300 per 100,000 people:

Bedford – 609 new cases, up 110 (351.4 per 100,000) with 1 death reported
Luton – 642 new cases, down 32 (301.3 per 100,000) with 4 deaths reported
Milton Keynes – 843 new cases, up 39 (312.9 cases per 100,000) and 3 deaths reported\

This is now the third weekly increase in a row in 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
Get vaccinated