Weekly number of new cases of coronavirus in Cornwall passes 1,000
Latest figures from Public Health England show the Duchy now has a case rate of 181.9 per 100,000 people
Last updated 5th Jul 2021
The weekly number of coronavirus cases in Cornwall has passed 1,000 for the first time in months.
Latest figures show 1,040 were recorded in the seven days to Tuesday 29th June.
According to the datat from Public Health England, that is a rise of 183.
It means the case rate in the Duchy now stands at 181.9 per 100,000 people.
Areas near Newquay and parts of Falmouth are among the so-called cluster hotspots, along with St Austell.
The figures come as a major Covid-19 vaccination drive continues in Cornwall, with a raft of pop-up clinics.
The mass vaccination centres at the Stithians and Royal Cornwall showgrounds are offering first dose Pfizer jabs to all adults, without an appointment.
A vaccine van is taking to the streets of Cornwall following the recent spike in coronavirus cases, starting with Newquay.
NHS Kernow's chairman Dr Paul Cook said: "Like everyone, I want to get back to doing the things we all loved doing before the pandemic struck, like going on holiday and seeing family".
He added: "Getting vaccinated not only protects you and your loved ones, but is our way out of this pandemic. Don't delay, and do it for Cornwall".
The mobile vaccination unit will be parked at the Killacourt in Newquay between 9.30am and 5.30pm on Monday.
It will be visiting other locations across Cornwall throughout the week starting 5th July.
You can keep up-to-date by visiting NHS Kernow's coronavirus vaccination website here.