Coronavirus cases in Cornwall have seen a 'considerable increase' council says
Cornwall Council is urging residents to play their part in slowing down the spread.
Residents in Cornwall are being urged to ‘play their part’ in slowing down the rate of infection as the Duchy has seen a ‘considerable increase’ of coronavirus cases in the last week.
Cornwall Council said in a meeting on Wednesday 11 November, that although the rate of infection remains relatively low in the Duchy, it has seen a ‘worrying rise’ in cases over recent days, which its public health team are working hard to contain.
Director of Public Health at Cornwall Council, Rachel Wigglesworth, said there has been a ‘particular increase’ in East Cornwall with cases expected to rise across schools and care settings:
“Whilst Cornwall has a low rate of infections of coronavirus compared to the rest of the country, we're still seeing a considerable increase in the numbers of cases that we are detecting and clearly, there's more out there than those who have tests, as we will have a lot of asymptomatic people in Cornwall.
“There will be a concerted effort over the next few days and weeks to warn and inform the population in that area. We will continue to promote public health messages and make sure we protect the most vulnerable people in those communities.
“We are seeing an increase in general rates across Cornwall and I think it's really important that everyone plays their part to promote and encourage other people to do the same and stick to guidance.”
Rachel Wigglesworth, Director of Public Health, Cornwall Council
She added that people need to be vigilant and continue to follow the Government’s advice surrounding restrictions; working from home, not to make unnecessary outings and socialise with one other person at a social distance.
Council leader, Julian German said that the threats posed by the virus to the healthcare system and the most vulnerable among us are ‘all too real’ as we head into the winter months:
“Thanks to the efforts of our residents over the course of the year the rate of infection remains relatively low in Cornwall, but we have seen a worrying rise over the recent days is Cornwall.
“We're doing all that we can to keep our residents safe. Stopping the spread of the virus takes a collective effort so we must all do our bit to keep Cornwall safe, that means following public health guidance in the same way at home as we would when we are out and about or at work.
Wash your hands, keep your distance, wear a face covering and if you or anyone else in your household has symptoms self-isolate and get a test.”
“These are simple measures which can and will help save lives.”
Cllr Julian German, Council leader, Cornwall Council
For more information and advice on how to keep your family safe this winter, visit the Cornwall Council website here.