Telford and Wrekin Council
10 June 2021
Cases continue to climb in Telford and Wrekin
Coronavirus cases in Telford and Wrekin have risen for the second week running.
89 new cases have been reported between 31 May – 6 June. 40 more than the previous seven-day period.
We are above the regional average but below the national average.
No residents have died within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test in the past week. One patient with Covid-19 was in a local hospital as of 6 June.
Local health leaders warn that Coronavirus has not gone away, and we must all play our part to keep cases low and everyone safe.
 We are starting to see the beginnings of a third wave in our borough.
This is happening because cases are rising across the country.
It is understandable that after months of sacrifices, seeing cases rise like this can be dispiriting.
However, it is thought that the vaccine continues to be effective against the Delta Variant, also known as the Indian Variant. Hospital admissions remain very low.
Even with the vaccine rollout, we still need to follow current restrictions. We still need to keep doing the right things.
Coronavirus has not gone away. We must all play our part to keep cases low and everyone safe.
How we can all play our part
It’s important that we continue to play our part so we can keep ourselves, our loved ones and local communities safe.
Please make sure you continue to:
Covid-19 cases linked to Red Lion pub in Madeley
We have recently been made aware of several cases linked to the Red Lion pub in Madeley.
If you have visited the Red Lion in Madeley between the 23 - 31 May then you need to get a precautionary test.
More home test kits collection points open across the borough
This is to help you access home test kits to Check for Covid twice a week.
Even if you have no symptoms and even if you have been vaccinated, you can still carry the virus without knowing and spread it to others.
Around 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 do not have symptoms.
HOME TEST KITS COLLECTION POINTS:
ASSISTED TESTING:
- Assisted testing will continue to be provided at a range of local pharmacies by appointment only
Book an appointment
- From 12 June, assisted testing will close at the following sites:
- The Place, Oakengates
- The Anstice, Madeley
- Cosy Hall, Newport
Anyone with main or precautionary Covid-19 symptoms, however mild, should book a free PCR test.
It’s finally your turn!
You can also book your vaccination appointment if:
- You have a learning disability
- You are at high risk from Coronavirus (clinically extremely vulnerable)
- You have a condition that puts you at higher risk (clinically vulnerable)
- You are a carer - you get a Carer's Allowance or other support; your GP record shows you are a carer
- You are a frontline health or social care worker
If you are an eligible unpaid carer but you cannot book an appointment, speak to your GP.
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