Reported Covid cases decline in Bucks but six more people have died

Thursday, 24 February 2022 21:28

By Sam Dean

The latest Covid-19 data for Buckinghamshire shows that reported infections are continuing to decline.

There have been 2,744 positive tests in the past week – 30% less than in the same period a week ago.

The region’s case rate per 100,000 people has dropped to 501.6.

Sadly though, 6 more people have been reported to have died with Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire in the last seven days.

65.7% of those eligible in Buckinghamshire have now had their booster shot, which experts say is critical for fighting the new variant. This is roughly in line with the overall UK figure of 66.3%.

Although the Government has now lifted all legal restrictions associated with Covid-19, the medical advice remains the same.

The NHS website states: While you’re no longer required by law to self-isolate if you have COVID-19, you should still stay at home and avoid contact with other people. This helps reduce the chance of passing COVID-19 on to others.

The advice from the NHS to avoid catching or spreading Covid-19 also remains as follows:

- Get vaccinated against COVID-19

- Meet people outside if possible

- Open doors and windows to let in fresh air if meeting people inside

- Limit the number of people you meet

- Avoid crowded places

- Wear a face mask in shops, on public transport and other crowded indoor spaces

- Wash your hands or use hand sanitiser regularly

Please click here or call 119 to book a Covid-19 vaccination.