Coronavirus update from

Telford & Wrekin Council

Coronavirus cases in Telford and Wrekin

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Telford and Wrekin have started to rise with a 7-day infection rate as at 29^th December currently at 206 per 100,000.

Rates in people over the age of 60 are now at 149 per 100K, which is also a cause for concern.

What we all need to do to help prevent the spread of the virus in our borough

Liz Noakes, Director of Public Health, said: “Telford and Wrekin is now in Tier 3 restrictions as cases start to rise locally and in neighbouring areas

 “Here are key things you must do:

• Reduce your contact to a minimum: Our rates are increasing and it is highly likely that the new variant is circulating. So please reduce your contact to a minimum, act like people you see have the virus.

Remember that people may have the virus and show no symptoms.

• Wash your hands, wear a face mask and keep your distance from other people: We now really have to do them 100% of the time, really avoid close contact and being in close spaces where the virus can transmit more easily.

• Look out for other people: pick up the phone, see your family, friends or neighbours on line and check if they are OK.

• Get a test."

Get a test if you have symptoms

You should self-isolate immediately and book a test if you have any of the three main coronavirus symptoms: 

• A temperature
• A new, continuous cough
• A change or loss in sense of taste or smell

If you have any other symptoms, get a test as a precaution.

Get a Coronavirus test if you have any of these 'precautionary' symptoms:

• Headaches
• Aches and pains
• Feeling very tired for no good reason
• Sore throat
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Tummy ache in children

When booking, make sure you answer the question 'Why are you asking for a test?' with 'My local council or health protection team has asked me (or someone) I live with to get a test, even though I do not have symptoms.'

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Are you COVID positive, but don't know it?

If you don’t have symptoms but want to access a rapid test to see if you are positive ...

Book rapid flow test

These tests are for people over 16 years of age who are not displaying symptoms. Testing is by appointment only and subject to limited availability.

Rapid testing centre re-opens on Sunday

The rapid testing centre at The Place in Oakengates will be open on Sunday 3 January 10am-2.30pm, followed by Monday-Friday 9am - 7pm.

Testing at this centre is for people over 16 years of age who are not displaying symptoms. Testing is by appointment only and subject to limited availability.

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If you are booking a rapid flow test, please select "Telford resident (asymptomatic)" from the "targeted group" drop down list:

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Return to school update

Reminder of what you need to know about Tier 3:

• Household mixing is not allowed. You must not socialise indoors with anybody outside your household unless they are part of your support bubble
• You can socialise in a group outside but it must not be in a group of more than 6. Outdoor areas include parks, playgrounds and the countryside, you must maintain social distancing at all times
• Work from home if possible
• Reduce the number of non-essential journeys made.

View Tier 3 restrictions