Parts of Surrey see significant rise in coronavirus cases

We are being urged to remain vigilant as some areas of Surrey see a rise in coronavirus cases.

The County Council has confirmed today (5 October) that both Waverley and Woking have seen a significant increase in people testing positive.

This includes Godalming, Farnham, Haslemere, Cranleigh and the surrounding areas.

The local authority is asking residents to continue to wash their hands regularly, wear a face covering when required, limit the number of households they mix with and don't get into groups of more than six.

Ruth Hutchinson, Surrey’s Director of Public Health said the county is at a crucial point:

“Surrey residents have worked alongside us over the past few months to bring levels of Coronavirus down, and the overwhelming majority have listened to our advice and followed public health guidelines to help keep Surrey safe.

“We are continually monitoring the data across the county, and we now need to ask residents in Woking and Waverley (Godalming, Farnham, Haslemere, Cranleigh and all the surrounding areas) to help us stop the spread of the virus.

“We are at a crucial point for Surrey and the rest of the country and we need to keep infection rates under control.

“There are no shortcuts when it comes to protecting ourselves, our loved ones and the NHS.

“If you have become a bit more relaxed about social distancing over the summer then now is the time to make sure you are keeping your distance from people you don’t live with. It is one of the best ways to limit the spread of the virus.

“The situation can change quickly, so we must act now. If we all follow the guidelines we still have the chance to get the situation in these areas under control and avoid any further restrictions.”