Number of new cases of Delta variant in Cornwall rises by 400 in a week
There are now over 900 confirmed cases of the coronavirus variant here
The number of new Delta coronavirus variant cases in Cornwall has risen by over 400 in a week.
The latest weekly data from Public Health England shows there are now 953 confirmed cases of the variant in Cornwall, up from 547 the week before.
PHE’s weekly COVID-19 variant cases data show that numbers of the Delta (VOC-21APR-02) variant in the UK have risen by 54,268 since last week to a total of 216,249. This represents a 32% increase.
The Delta variant currently accounts for approximately 99% of cases that are sequenced across the UK.
PHE have also published an updated Variant Technical Briefing, it shows that secondary attack rates (the likelihood of an infection occurring in a given context) amongst household contacts of cases with Delta has continued to fall, and is estimated at 10.3% for exposure events in week commencing 7 June 2021.
Despite this continued fall, secondary attack rates for both household and non-household contacts of cases with Delta remain higher than for Alpha.
“The data continues to show that the sharp increase in cases that we are seeing is not being followed by a similar increase in hospitalisation and death. This is because two doses of the available vaccines offer a high level of protection against the Delta variant. Getting both jabs is the best way to ensure you and the people you love remain safe, so we once again urge everyone to come forward as soon as they are eligible.
“As we approach the planned end of restrictions, we must remain cautious and careful. Cases are rising across the country, and whilst the vaccines offer excellent protection, they do not offer 100% protection. Be sensible, and follow “hands, face, space, fresh air” at all times and make sure to get tested if required.”
Dr Jenny Harries, Chief Executive of the UK Health Security Agency