Covid-19 case rate in Newquay reaches over 1,000 per 100,000 people

Almost 190 new cases of coronavirus were recorded in the town in the week to last Wednesday (17th August)

Author: Emma HartPublished 17th Aug 2021
Last updated 17th Aug 2021

The coronavirus case rate in all areas of Newquay has risen to over 1,000 per 100,000 people, which is almost three times as high as the whole of Cornwall.

The town recorded 182 new cases of Covid-19 in the week to last Wednesday (11th August).

That period is for the seven days leading up to the start of Boardmasters.

The festival had a strict Covid policy, including testing both before and during the event.

Falmouth's case rate is not far behind Newquay, at 971.4 per 100,000 people in Falmouth East.

2190 new cases of coronavirus were recorded across Cornwall in the week to 11th August, giving the Duchy a case rate of 380.5 per 100,000 people.

868 over the weekend, taking the total number of positive tests to 28,349 since the start of the pandemic,

You can check the latest coronavirus figures for each area of Cornwall through Public Health England's interactive map.

Cornwall Council's Public Health Team is urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant after a change in self-isolation rules.

People who are double-jabbed or under-18 now do not have to isolate if they come into contact with a positive case.

The council is urging people to follow these simple tools to keep the virus at bay:

• Getting vaccinated – both jabs!

• Testing twice a week with free Lateral Flow Tests.

• Wearing a face covering in crowded areas and public transport.

• Regularly washing your hands or using sanitiser.

• Keeping your distance from people if you can.

• Meeting people outside if possible or ensuring indoor areas are well ventilated if not.

Deputy Director of Public Health for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Ruth Goldstein, said: “This is another step on our return journey to a normal life and will be welcomed by residents and businesses alike, but it doesn’t mean we have seen the back of Covid.

“Even if you’re double-jabbed you’re still at risk of being infected, so if you’re identified as a close contact it’s still a good idea to take precautions such as wearing a face covering in enclosed spaces and limiting contact with other people, especially with anyone who is clinically extremely vulnerable.

“If you are identified as a close contact, it is also vital that you get a PCR test so we can continue to identify positive cases and variants of concern.

“And finally, if you develop symptoms at any time – whether you’re vaccinated or not – you should get a PCR test immediately. It must be stressed that it is still a legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive".

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