Weekly Covid report from CBC – case numbers back up again this week
New cases of COVID-19 have gone back up again this week although, fortunately, there were no deaths in the CBC area in the last reporting week.
Over the last week (week ending August 18), cases in Central Bedfordshire have gone up by 134 to 793 new cases (274.7 per 100,000).
Among CBC’s neighbours, the picture is mixed, with numbers down in Bedford and Luton but up in Milton Keynes:
- Bedford – 499 new cases (288 per 100,000) with 1 death reported
- Luton – 674 new cases (316.4 per 100,000) with 1 death reported
- Milton Keynes – 804 new cases (298.4 cases per 100,000) and 2 deaths reported
This is now the seventh week with figures around or above 700. 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