Coronavirus update from
Telford and Wrekin Council
18 March 2021
Infection rates continue to fall
The sharp fall in confirmed coronavirus cases in Telford and Wrekin has continued, the latest weekly figures show.
The borough infection rate is now the lowest in the West Midlands and below the national average.
There were zero new cases reported in the over 60s.
 Thank you Telford
Our steep decline in infection rates has continued - this is down to your efforts and sacrifices.
Thank you Telford, for playing your part.
But we are not out of the woods yet. We need to continue following the rules and restrictions. This will keep cases down and save lives.
 Working together to reduce covid transmission in the workplace
While the news that infection rates are falling in Telford and Wrekin is fantastic news, we are still concerned about workplace transmission.
Businesses and organisations can quickly and simply arrange regular testing for their asymptomatic staff members in Telford and Wrekin. People should get tested twice a week if they cannot work from home.
Rapid testing is a simple and free way to help reduce transmission rates. You can book your rapid tests online. Results are available in 20-30 minutes, meaning teams can then head into their workplace with confidence.
One Telford-based business we wanted to shine a light on is ‘sweet treats’ manufacturer, Flower & White. They send staff to The Anstice in Madeley each week for rapid lateral flow testing.
Watch the video of them explaining how and why they do it.
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