COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Shropshire

During the 7-day period between 5-11 March 2021:-

  • 107 new cases reported
  • This was a decrease of 54 cases (34%) compared to the previous week
  • The seven-day infection rate for Shropshire was 33.1 cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 of the population.
  • For the West Midlands it was 66.6 per 100,000
  • For England it was 58.3 per 100,000
  • 27 hospital beds at the Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal Hospitals were occupied by COVID-19 patients
  • 32 cases relate to people under the age of 30
  • 5 cases relate to people aged 70+
  • During the last week 34% of cases were in the Shrewsbury & Atcham area
  • 47% were in north Shropshire
  • 19% were in south Shropshire