Number of new Covid-19 cases in Cornwall passes 2,000 in a week
The Duchy has a case rate of close to 400 per 100,000 people, but some areas are far higher
Last updated 18th Aug 2021
The weekly number of new cases of coronavirus in Cornwall has passed 2,000.
Public Health England's interactive map shows 2,205 were recorded in the seven days to last Thursday (August 12th).
In the 24 hours to Tuesday (17th August), a further 368 people had been confirmed as testing positive in Cornwall.
That takes the total number in the Duchy to over 28,000 since the pandemic began.
The Duchy currently has a case rate of 383.1 per 100,000 people.
However parts of Newquay and Falmouth are almost double that, at 1,043 in Newquay East and 942.9 in Falmouth East.
Cornwall Council has recently issued warnings about a rise in cases in the Looe and Polperro areas too.
Cornwall Council's Public Health Team is urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant after the change in self-isolation rules.
People who are double-jabbed or under-18 now do not have to isolate if they come into contact with a positive case.
The council is urging people to follow these simple tools to keep the virus at bay:
• Getting vaccinated – both jabs!
• Testing twice a week with free Lateral Flow Tests.
• Wearing a face covering in crowded areas and public transport.
• Regularly washing your hands or using sanitiser.
• Keeping your distance from people if you can.
• Meeting people outside if possible or ensuring indoor areas are well ventilated if not.
Deputy Director of Public Health for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Ruth Goldstein, said: “This is another step on our return journey to a normal life and will be welcomed by residents and businesses alike, but it doesn’t mean we have seen the back of Covid.
“Even if you’re double-jabbed you’re still at risk of being infected, so if you’re identified as a close contact it’s still a good idea to take precautions such as wearing a face covering in enclosed spaces and limiting contact with other people, especially with anyone who is clinically extremely vulnerable.
“If you are identified as a close contact, it is also vital that you get a PCR test so we can continue to identify positive cases and variants of concern.
“And finally, if you develop symptoms at any time – whether you’re vaccinated or not – you should get a PCR test immediately. It must be stressed that it is still a legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive".