Covid-19 Information – The Leigh Parish Council

The Parish Council have created this page so that useful information can be stored in an easily remembered place.

Friday 25th March 2022:

Key messages

The best way to protect yourself and your family from serious illness is to get vaccinated, so the spring booster is now being rolled out by GPs to those who are eligible:

– those most vulnerable to COVID-19; – those aged 75 and over; – residents of care homes; and – people aged 12 and over who have a weakened immune system.

There is still time to come forward and take up the offer of a COVID-19 vaccination. In Gloucestershire 90% of over 16 year olds have had a first dose, and it’s not too late to change your mind. There are three ways you can do this:

– At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment – At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119) – Visit a drop-in clinic.

COVID-19 guidance, as defined by the Government, is:

– You do not legally have to self-isolate if you test positive for COVID-19. Adults and children who test positive are advised to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for at least 5 full days and then continue to follow the guidance until they have received 2 negative test results on consecutive days. Guidance for health and social care settings has not yet changed and people should refer to gov.uk for guidance. – Routine contact tracing has ended. You will not have to take daily tests or be legally required to self-isolate following contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. – The Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme has ended. If you were told to self-isolate before 24 February you can still make a claim up to 6 April. – The legal obligation for individuals to tell their employers when they are required to self-isolate has ended.

Remember, you can reduce the risk of catching and passing on COVID-19 by:

– Getting vaccinated – Meeting outdoors or letting fresh air in if meeting indoors – Wearing a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces, especially where coming into contact with people you do not usually meet and when rates of transmission are high – Staying at home if unwell – Taking a test if displaying COVID-19 symptoms, and staying at home and avoiding contact with other people if testing positive – Washing hands and following advice to “Catch it, Bin it, Kill it”

Read more about the Government plan for Living with COVID-19.
Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 10 (Monday 9th March – Sunday 15thMarch) there were 6,910 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 1,449 were in Stroud
- 1,337 were in Cheltenham
- 1,143 were in Gloucester
- 1,117 were in Tewkesbury
- 1,018 were in Cotswold
- 846 were in Forest of Dean

From 31 January 2022, UKHSA moved all COVID-19 case reporting in England to use a new episode-based definition which includes possible reinfections.

Infection episodes will be counted separately if there are at least 90 days between positive test results. Each episode begins with the earliest positive specimen date. If someone has another positive specimen within 90 days of the last one, this is included in the same episode. If they have another positive specimen more than 90 days after the last one, this is counted in a separate episode (a possible reinfection episode).

This means the number of cases reported in the early warning indicators and national comparator report will be higher than those reported in previously, as individuals who have been reinfected are now counted more than once.

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 09:00 24/03/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 811.7 in Gloucestershire, 817.3 in the South West, and 582.1 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 10 (Saturday 5^th March– Friday 11^th March) there were 13 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 10.9% of all deaths, this compares with 10 (8.4% of all deaths) in Week 9

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 12^th March, they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 813(7 new).

Friday 18th March 2022:

Key messages

From 4am on Friday 18 March, you will not need to take any COVID-19 tests or fill in a passenger locator form when travelling to the UK from abroad. These changes apply whether you are fully vaccinated or not.
Stay safe if you are visiting the Cheltenham Festival by:

– Wearing a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces, especially where coming into contact with people you do not usually meet– Staying at home if unwell– Taking a test before you go and staying at home if you are positive– Washing hands and following advice to “Catch it, Bin it, Kill it”

On 1 March, the Government announced the result of their consultation looking at the need for vaccinations as a condition of employment. Regulations requiring COVID-19 vaccination to work in Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care homes to be lifted from 15 March. Legal requirement for health and social care staff to be double jabbed from 1 April to be removed. Find out more on the Government website.
Remember, you can reduce the risk of catching and passing on COVID-19 by:
- Getting vaccinated
- Meeting outdoors or letting fresh air in if meeting indoors
- Wearing a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces, especially where coming into contact with people you do not usually meet and when rates of transmission are high
- Staying at home if unwell
- Taking a test if displaying COVID-19 symptoms, and staying at home and avoiding contact with other people if testing positive
- Washing hands and following advice to “Catch it, Bin it, Kill it”
Read more about the Government plan for Living with COVID-19.
COVID-19 guidance, as defined by the Government, is:
- You do not legally have to self-isolate if you test positive for COVID-19. Adults and children who test positive are advised to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for at least 5 full days and then continue to follow the guidance until they have received 2 negative test results on consecutive days. Guidance for health and social care settings has not yet changed and people should refer to gov.uk for guidance.
- Routine contact tracing has ended. You will not have to take daily tests or be legally required to self-isolate following contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
- The Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme has ended. If you were told to self-isolate before 24 February you can still make a claim up to 6 April.
- The legal obligation for individuals to tell their employers when they are required to self-isolate has ended.

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and friends from the virus. There is still time to come forward and take up the offer of a COVID-19 vaccination. In Gloucestershire 90% of over 16 year olds have had a first dose, and it’s not too late to change your mind. There are three ways you can do this:
- At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment
- At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119)
- Visit a drop-in clinic.

Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 10 (Monday 7th March – Sunday 13th March) there were 5,960 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 1233 were in Cheltenham
- 1219 were in Stroud
- 982 were in Gloucester
- 968 were in Tewkesbury
- 842 were in Cotswold
- 716 were in Forest of Dean

From 31 January 2022, UKHSA moved all COVID-19 case reporting in England to use a new episode-based definition which includes possible reinfections.

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 16/03/2022)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 542.9 in Gloucestershire, 474.2 in the South West, and 351.3 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 9 (Saturday 26^th February – Friday 4th March) there were 10 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 8.7% of all deaths, this compares with 13 (10.2% of all deaths) in Week 8

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 10^th March they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 806 (18 new).

Friday 11th March 2022:

Key messages

On 1 March, the Government announced the result of their consultation looking at the need for vaccinations as a condition of employment. Regulations requiring COVID-19 vaccination to work in Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care homes to be lifted from 15 March. Legal requirement for health and social care staff to be double jabbed from 1 April to be removed. Find out more on the Government website.
Remember, you can reduce the risk of catching and passing on COVID-19 by:
- Getting vaccinated
- Meeting outdoors or letting fresh air in if meeting indoors
- Wearing a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces, especially where coming into contact with people you do not usually meet and when rates of transmission are high
- Staying at home if unwell
- Taking a test if displaying COVID-19 symptoms, and staying at home and avoiding contact with other people if testing positive
- Washing hands and following advice to “Catch it, Bin it, Kill it”
Read more about the Government plan for Living with COVID-19.
COVID-19 guidance, as defined by the Government, is:
- You do not legally have to self-isolate if you test positive for COVID-19. Adults and children who test positive are advised to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for at least 5 full days and then continue to follow the guidance until they have received 2 negative test results on consecutive days. Guidance for health and social care settings has not yet changed and people should refer to gov.uk for guidance.
- Routine contact tracing has ended. You will not have to take daily tests or be legally required to self-isolate following contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
- The Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme has ended. If you were told to self-isolate before 24 February you can still make a claim up to 6 April.
- The legal obligation for individuals to tell their employers when they are required to self-isolate has ended.

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and friends from the virus. There is still time to come forward and take up the offer of a COVID-19 vaccination. In Gloucestershire 90% of over 16 year olds have had a first dose, and it’s not too late to change your mind. There are three ways you can do this:
- At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment
- At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119)
- Visit a drop-in clinic.

Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 10 (Monday 28^th February – Sunday 6^thMarch) there were 3,710 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 704 were in Stroud
- 662 were in Gloucester
- 612 were in Tewkesbury
- 464 were in Forest of Dean
- 766 were in Cheltenham
- 502 were in Cotswold

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 09/03/2022)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 504.8 in Gloucestershire, 422.3 in the South West, and 322.7 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 8 (Saturday 19^thFebruary– Friday 25^th February) there were 12 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 10.1% of all deaths, this compares with 8 (6.1% of all deaths) in Week 7

Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 5^th March, they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 788 (9 new).

Friday 4th March 2022:

Key messages

On 1 March, the Government announced the result of their consultation looking at the need for vaccinations as a condition of deployment. Regulations requiring COVID-19 vaccination to work in Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care homes to be lifted from 15 March. Legal requirement for health and social care staff to be double jabbed from 1 April to be removed. Find out more on the Government website.
As England moves to the next phase of living with COVID-19, the Government will continue to rely on the public to adapt their behaviour. You can reduce the risk of catching and passing on COVID-19 by:
- Getting vaccinated
- Letting fresh air in if meeting indoors, or meeting outside
- Wearing a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces, especially where coming into contact with people they do not usually meet and when rates of transmission are high
- Trying to stay at home if unwell
- Taking a test if displaying COVID-19 symptoms, and staying at home and avoiding contact with other people if testing positive
- Washing hands and following advice to “Catch it, Bin it, Kill it”
Read more about the Government plan for Living with Covid-19.
From Thursday 24 February, COVID-19 guidance is changing:
- You will not be legally required to self-isolate if you test positive for COVID-19. Adults and children who test positive continue to be advised to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for at least 5 full days and then continue to follow the guidance until they have received 2 negative test results on consecutive days. Guidance for health and social care settings has not yet changed and people should refer to gov.uk for guidance.
- Routine contact tracing will end. You will not have to take daily tests or be legally required to self-isolate following contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
- The Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme will end. If you were told to self-isolate before 24 February you can still make a claim up to 6 April.
- The legal obligation for individuals to tell their employers when they are required to self-isolate will end.

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and friends from the virus. There is still time to come forward and take up the offer of a COVID-19 vaccination. In Gloucestershire 90% of over 16 year olds have had a first dose, and it’s not too late to change your mind. There are three ways you can do this:
- At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment
- At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119)
- Visit a drop-in clinic.

Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 8 (Monday 21st February – Sunday 27th February) there were 3,059 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 645 were in Cheltenham
- 575 were in Stroud
- 569 were in Gloucester
- 561 were in Tewkesbury
- 359 were in Forest of Dean
- 350 were in Cotswold

From 31 January 2022, UKHSA moved all COVID-19 case reporting in England to use a new episode-based definition which includes possible reinfections.

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 02/03/2022)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 689.3 in Gloucestershire, 621.2 in the South West, and 444.3 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 7 (Saturday 12^th January – Friday 18th February) there were 7 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 6.4% of all deaths, this compares with 11 (9.6% of all deaths) in Week 6

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 26^th February they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

We are now looking at the CQC data on a monthly basis.

As previously the data is limited with no breakdown to district level and limited time series. In addition it only includes those who were resident in and died in a care home, so it does not include those residents in care homes who died in hospitals.

It is worth noting that in the week ending the 25^th February there were 2 deaths from COVID19 in care homes this was lower than the previous week when the CQC data showed 7 deaths mentioning COVID19. Since the CQC started reporting (10^th April 2020) there have been 453 deaths from COVID19 in care homes in Gloucestershire.

We have:

Looked at how the weekly deaths of residents in care homes compares to the five year average. It is worth noting that there is a slight difference in the CQC data provides death by data of notification not when they actually occurred and the 5 year average looks at data of death. The number of deaths in the week ending the 25^th February was lower than the 5 year average for the same period.
Looked at how we compare to statistical and nearest neighbours when expressed as a rate per 1,000 care beds. This again has limitations in that it will not reflect occupancy levels but is the best available. It shows when compared to our statistical neighbours Gloucestershire has the second highest rate of deaths from COVID19, the rate is lower than Leicestershire, but this difference is not significant.
When compared to nearest neighbours Gloucestershire has the fourth lowest rate of deaths with only Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Herefordshire having lower rates.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 779 (8 new).

Friday 25th February 2022:

Key messages

On 21 February the Government published their plan for Living with COVID-19.
As England moves to the next phase of living with COVID-19, the Government will continue to rely on the public to adapt their behaviour. You can reduce the risk of catching and passing on COVID-19 by:
- Getting vaccinated
- Letting fresh air in if meeting indoors, or meeting outside
- Wearing a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces, especially where coming into contact with people they do not usually meet and when rates of transmission are high
- Trying to stay at home if unwell
- Taking a test if displaying COVID-19 symptoms, and staying at home and avoiding contact with other people if testing positive
- Washing hands and following advice to “Catch it, Bin it, Kill it”

From Thursday 24 February, COVID-19 guidance is changing:
- You will not be legally required to self-isolate if you test positive for COVID-19. Adults and children who test positive continue to be advised to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for at least 5 full days and then continue to follow the guidance until they have received 2 negative test results on consecutive days.
- Routine contact tracing will end. You will not have to take daily tests or be legally required to self-isolate following contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
- The Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme will end. If you were told to self-isolate before 24 February you can still make a claim up to 6 April.
- The legal obligation for individuals to tell their employers when they are required to self-isolate will end.
Guidance has now been removed for staff and students in most education and childcare settings to take a rapid test twice a week.
The Gloucestershire Community Help Hub has now closed. Thank you to everyone who helped promote the helpline when it was set up at the start of the pandemic, and thank you to all volunteers who signed up to help our communities via the portal.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and friends from the virus. There is still time to come forward and take up the offer of a COVID-19 vaccination. In Gloucestershire 90% of over 16 year olds have had a first dose, and it’s not too late to change your mind. There are three ways you can do this:
- At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment
- At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119)
- Visit a drop-in clinic.

Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 8 (Monday 14th February – Sunday 20th February) there were 4,056 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 837 were in Gloucester
- 822 were in Cheltenham
- 786 were in Stroud
- 674 were in Tewkesbury
- 483 were in Cotswold
- 454 were in Forest of Dean

From 31 January 2022, UKHSA moved all COVID-19 case reporting in England to use a new episode-based definition which includes possible reinfections.

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 16/02/2022)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 879.7 in Gloucestershire, 787.9 in the South West, and 595.3 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 6 (Saturday 5^th January – Friday 11th February) there were 10 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 9.2% of all deaths, this compares with 15 (12.3% of all deaths) in Week 5

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 19^th February they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 771 (7 new).

Friday 18th February 2022:

Key messages

From Monday 21 February 2022, the Gloucestershire Community Help Hub will no longer be available. Thank you to everyone who helped promote the helpline when it was set up at the start of the pandemic, and thank you to all volunteers who signed up to help our communities via the portal.
The UKHSA is now reporting ‘episodes of Covid’ rather than positive cases. Data will now include those who have had the virus more than once. Keep up to date by checking the national dashboard regularly.
Following an announcement on 31 January by the Health Secretary Sajid Javid, the legislation for mandatory vaccinations for some health and social care staff is being reconsidered. The consultation has closed. As we wait for more information from government, if you had planned to get vaccinated, we encourage you to do so.

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and friends from the virus. There is still time to come forward and take up the offer of a COVID-19 vaccination. In Gloucestershire 90% of over 16 year olds have had a first dose, and it’s not too late to change your mind. There are three ways you can do this:
- At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment
- At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119)
- Visit a drop-in clinic.
The vaccination programme for 12 to 15-year-olds has restarted in Gloucestershire’s secondary schools, and parents will get more details directly from schools. Children aged 12 to 15 are also be able to attend a drop-in vaccination site with a parent or guardian.
Self-isolation is still a legal requirement if you have COVID-19. People with COVID-19 can end their self-isolation after five full days, as long as they test negative with a rapid test on day 5 and day 6.
About 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 do not have symptoms but can still infect others. Take a rapid lateral flow test before meeting up with friends and family – especially those who are vulnerable. You can collect tests from most pharmacies with a code – find out more online.
Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 7 (Monday 7th February – Sunday 13th February) there were 5,165 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 1,159 were in Gloucester
- 1,077 were in Cheltenham
- 944 were in Tewkesbury
- 835 were in Stroud
- 612 were in Forest of Dean
- 538 were in Cotswold

From 31 January 2022, UKHSA moved all COVID-19 case reporting in England to use a new episode-based definition which includes possible reinfections.

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 16/02/2022)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 1229.1 in Gloucestershire, 1088.4 in the South West, and 907.6 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 5 (Saturday 29^th January – Friday 4th February) there were 15 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 13.0% of all deaths, this compares with 4 (4.1% of all deaths) in Week 4

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 12^th February they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 764 (9 new).

Friday 11th February 2022:

Key messages

The UKHSA is now reporting ‘episodes of Covid’ rather than positive cases. Data will now include those who have had the virus more than once. Gloucestershire’s total case numbers to date have increased as a result; take a look at the national dashboard for updates.
Following an announcement on 31 January by the Health Secretary Sajid Javid, the legislation for mandatory vaccinations for some health and social care staff is being reconsidered. As we wait for more information from government, if you had planned to get vaccinated, we encourage you to do so. Read their consultation.

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and friends from the virus. There is still time to come forward and take up the offer of a COVID-19 vaccination. In Gloucestershire 90% of over 16 year olds have had a first dose, and it’s not too late to change your mind. There are three ways you can do this:
- At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment
- At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119)
- Visit a drop-in clinic.
The vaccination programme for 12 to 15-year-olds has restarted in Gloucestershire’s secondary schools, and parents will get more details directly from schools. Children aged 12 to 15 are also be able to attend a drop-in vaccination site with a parent or guardian.
Self-isolation is still a legal requirement if you have COVID-19. People with COVID-19 can end their self-isolation after five full days, as long as they test negative with a rapid test on day 5 and day 6.

Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 6 (Monday 31st January – Sunday 6th February) there were 7,105 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 1,626 were in Gloucester
- 1,434 were in Cheltenham
- 1,230 were in Tewkesbury
- 1,187 were in Stroud
- 871 were in Forest of Dean
- 757 were in Cotswold

From 31 January 2022, UKHSA moved all COVID-19 case reporting in England to use a new episode-based definition which includes possible reinfections.

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change.

(Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 02/02/2022)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 1224.8 in Gloucestershire, 1154.8 in the South West, and 1094.9 in England⁹.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 4 (Saturday 16^th January – Friday 28th January) there were 6 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 4.3% of all deaths, this compares with 12 (8.1% of all deaths) in Week 3

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 5^th February they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death

certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 755 (11 new).

News from TBC:

Situation report
• The South West currently has the second highest case rate in the country, with a rate per 100,000 of 1,027.2.
• In Gloucestershire, there are 7,386 cases. The rate per 100,000 is 1,152.9.
• In Tewkesbury Borough, cases have been consistently increasing since the start of the year. There are currently 1,246 cases. The rate per 100,000 is 1,289.5.
Service delivery
Housing:
• The team has been preparing the county-wide Rough Sleepers Initiative funding bid for submission to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Communications:
• A press release was issued at the start of February to promote the Covid-19 Additional Relief Fund – a new support grant for businesses operating from business-rated premises.
• The Test and Trace Support Fund continues to be promoted across our social media channels.
Community and Economic Development
Community Help Hub:
• As of this week, the hub has officially closed due to decreased demand across the county.
Household Support Grant – food and fuel support for vulnerable residents:
• Letters have been sent to households in Bands A and B on Council Tax support. These households will receive either £20 supermarket vouchers for individuals and couples, or £40 supermarket vouchers for families.
• Supermarket vouchers will also be offered to residents eligible for Test and Trace payments and those receiving housing advice.
• Support is also being provided from Tewkesbury Foodbank (food and fuel vouchers), Hungry No More foodbank (food parcels) and the Citizen’s Advice Bureau (food and fuel vouchers). Residents need to be referred to these schemes via a referral agency e.g. a GP, health visitor or the police.
• Further, wider support can be provided by Gloucestershire County Council.
On Your Mind app:
• The On Your Mind app has been launched to help young people access mental health support.
Welcome Back Fund:
• Promotional work to support a safe return to high-street shopping continues. The campaign – which focuses on a new brand incorporating the slogan ‘Re-discover Local’ – includes regular social media posts, publicity films, and promotional literature and handouts.
• Other work includes events/markets, deep cleans of the three retail centres in Tewkesbury, Bishop’s Cleeve and Winchcombe, and training for businesses.
• The fund is to be spent by the end of March 2022.
Growth Hub:
• Two of the Growth Hub’s incubator units – which provide office space to local businesses – have been leased.
• The number of people calling into the hub to receive business advice and support continues to increase.
• Attendees of Growth Hub events continue to provide very positive feedback.
Revenues and Benefits
• The closing date for applications to the Council Tax Hardship fund has been extended to 20 February 2022. This is to enable us to assist even more residents experiencing exceptional financial hardship.
• The team is currently waiting on guidance from the government which will allow us to plan the delivery of the Council Tax Energy Bills rebate.
Business
• The Business Cell continues to receive a high number of applications for Test and Trace self isolation payments from residents on a low income who are required to self-isolate.
• The Covid-19 Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant, which provides grant support to hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses, remains open for applications until 18 March 2022.
• The Covid-19 Additional Relief Fund, which provides business rate relief to businesses that have been unable to access previous Covid-19 business-rate relief schemes, is open to applications until 25 February 2022. This support is aimed at businesses that have been adversely affected by the pandemic and have been unable to adequately adapt to the impact

Friday 4th February 2022:

Key messages

On 31 January national guidance around visiting care homes was updated. Care homes are continuing to manage their own visiting procedures tailored alongside the guidance for what works for them and their residents, and we recommend anyone who visits a friend or relative check with their care home directly.
The UKHSA is now reporting ‘episodes’ of Covid rather than positive cases. Data will now include those who have had the virus more than once. Gloucestershire’s total case numbers to date have increased as a result; take a look at the national dashboard for updates.
Following an announcement on 31 January by the Health Secretary Sajid Javid, the legislation for mandatory vaccinations for some health and social care staff is being reconsidered. As we wait for more information from government, if you had planned to get vaccinated, we encourage you to do so.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and friends from the virus. There is still time to come forward and take up the offer of a COVID-19 vaccination. In Gloucestershire 90% of over 16 year olds have had a first dose, and it’s not too late to change your mind. There are three ways you can do this:
- At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment
- At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119)
- Visit a drop-in clinic.
The vaccination programme for 12 to 15-year-olds has restarted in Gloucestershire’s secondary schools, and parents will get more details directly from schools. Children aged 12 to 15 are also be able to attend a drop-in vaccination site with a parent or guardian.
Self-isolation is still a legal requirement if you have COVID-19. People with COVID-19 can end their self-isolation after five full days, as long as they test negative with a rapid test on day 5 and day 6.
Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 5 (Monday 24th January – Sunday 30th January) there were 8,197 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 1,969 were in Gloucester
- 1,548 were in Cheltenham
- 1,383 were in Stroud
- 1,347 were in Tewkesbury
- 1,110 were in Forest of Dean
- 790 were in Cotswold

From 31 January 2022, UKHSA moved all COVID-19 case reporting in England to use a new episode-based definition which includes possible reinfections.

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 02/02/2022)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 1044.3 in Gloucestershire, 1014.9 in the South West, and 1120.2 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 3 (Saturday 15^th January – Friday 21st January) there were 12 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 8.6% of all deaths, this compares with 6 (4.9% of all deaths) in Week 2

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 29^th January they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority). Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this. We are now looking at the CQC data on a monthly basis. As previously the data is limited with no breakdown to district level and limited time series. In addition it only includes those who were resident in and died in a care home, so it does not include those residents in care homes who died in hospitals. It is worth noting that in the week ending the 28^th January there were 3 death from COVID19 in care homes this was higher than the previous week when the CQC data showed 0 deaths mentioning COVID19. Since the CQC started reporting (10^th April 2020) there have been 438 deaths from COVID19 in care homes in Gloucestershire.

We have:

Looked at how the weekly deaths of residents in care homes compares to the five year average. It is worth noting that there is a slight difference in the CQC data provides death by data of notification not when they actually occurred and the 5 year average looks at data of death. The number of deaths in the week ending the 28^th January was lower than the 5 year average for the same period.
Looked at how we compare to statistical and nearest neighbours when expressed as a rate per 1,000 care beds. This again has limitations in that it will not reflect occupancy levels but is the best available. It shows when compared to our statistical neighbours Gloucestershire has the third highest rate of deaths from COVID19, the rate is lower than Leicestershire and Essex, but this difference is not significant.
When compared to nearest neighbours Gloucestershire has the fourth lowest rate of deaths with only Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Herefordshire having lower rates.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 744 (6 new).

Tuesday 1st February 2022:

A new Covid support fund is available for businesses in Tewkesbury Borough impacted by the pandemic, but which have been ineligible for previous grant schemes.

The Covid-19 Additional Relief Fund is aimed at businesses operating from business-rated premises that have been adversely affected by the pandemic but were unable to introduce sufficient changes to adapt to its impact.

Funding for this additional relief has been provided by the government and the scheme is administered by Tewkesbury Borough Council.

The amount awarded to each business will be calculated according to the rateable value of its premises but, since the government funding is limited, will also depend on the number of applicants amongst whom it has to be distributed. The council’s aim is to provide relief for as many businesses as possible before the end of the 2021/22 financial year.

For more information on the Covid-19 Additional Relief Fund, and to apply, go to: COVID-19 Additional relief fund — Tewkesbury Borough Council | COVID-19

Friday 28th January 2022:

Key messages

From today, national guidance around wearing face masks will change. People will not be required to wear a face covering, including in communal areas of schools. However people are encouraged to continue to wear face masks in crowded and indoor spaces where they may come into contact with strangers.
Today, national guidance for the NHS COVID Pass will change. People will also no longer need to show their NHS COVID Pass to enter nightclubs or large events.
Self-isolation is still a legal requirement if you have COVID-19. People with COVID-19 can end their self-isolation after five full days, as long as they test negative with a rapid test on day 5 and day 6.
There is still time to come forward and take up the offer of a COVID-19 vaccination. In Gloucestershire 90% of over 16 year olds have had a first dose, and it’s not too late to change your mind.
From 1 April, health and social care staff who carry out Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered activities, such as personal care in people’s homes, will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To achieve this, first doses need to be received by 3 February. Find more guidance, please visit the CQC website.
It is extremely important to get your booster jab to help slow the spread of Covid. There are three ways you can do this:
- At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment
- At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119)
- Visit a drop-in clinic.

You can find information about booster jabs in different languages by visiting the NHS’s ‘vaccine information in other languages’ page.
If you have symptoms of Covid or receive a positive LFD test result and need to apply for support payments, you should still book a PCR test via the National Booking System.
Covid hangs around like smoke so if you’re meeting with others inside, make sure to let fresh air in.
Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 4 (Monday 17th January – Sunday 23^rd January) there were 6,507 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 1,576 were in Gloucester
- 1,281 were in Cheltenham
- 1,121 were in Tewkesbury
- 1,115 were in Stroud
- 732 were in Forest of Dean
- 682 were in Cotswold

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 27/01/2022)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 979.8 in Gloucestershire, 946.9 in the South West, and 993.2 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 2 (Saturday 8^th January – Friday 14th January) there were 5 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 4.3% of all deaths, this compares with 12 (9.0% of all deaths) in Week 1

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 22^nd January they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 738 (4 new).

Friday 21st January 2022:

Key messages

From today, staff and pupils in secondary schools and colleges will not be required to wear a face covering in classrooms.
From Thursday, 27 Jan, people will not be required to wear a face covering, including in communal areas of schools. It is encouraged that people continue to wear masks in crowded and indoor spaces where they may come into contact with strangers.
On the 27 Jan, people will also no longer need to show their NHS COVID Pass at venues and events.
People are no longer required to work from home.
People with COVID-19 can end their self-isolation after five full days, as long as they test negative on day 5 and day 6.
It is extremely important to get your booster jab to help slow the spread of Covid. There are three ways you can do this:
- At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment
- At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119)
- Visit a drop-in clinic.
16 and 17 year olds can now book a booster dose online. Parents and guardians of people at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 between 12 to 15 years old, or those living with people at higher risk, will also be contacted to book a booster.

You can find information about booster jabs in different languages by visiting the NHS’s ‘vaccine information in other languages’ page.
If you are asymptomatic and receive a positive LFD test result, you no longer need to get a confirmatory PCR test but must still self-isolate immediately.
If you have symptoms of Covid or receive a positive LFD test result and need to apply for support payments, you should still book a PCR test via the National Booking System.
Covid hangs around like smoke so if you’re meeting with others inside, make sure to let fresh air in.
Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 3 (Monday 10th January – Sunday 16th January) there were 5,046 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 1,274 were in Gloucester
- 944 were in Cheltenham
- 866 were in Stroud
- 775 were in Tewkesbury
- 621 were in Cotswold
- 566 were in Forest of Dean

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 19/01/2022)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 788.6 in Gloucestershire, 810.2 in the South West, and 967.4 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 1 (Saturday 1^st January – Friday 7 January) there were 11 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 8.7% of all deaths, this compares with 6 (5.0% of all deaths) in Week 52

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 15^th January they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 734 (14 new).

News from TBC:

Situation report
• In Gloucestershire, there are 4,934 cases. The rate per 100,000 is 770.2.
• In Tewkesbury Borough, there are 751 cases. The rate per 100,000 is 777.2.
Service delivery
Environmental Health:
• Kathryn Griffiths has been appointed as the council’s new Principal Environmental Health Officer. This role was previously held by Alastair Low (our new Environmental Health Manager) and Kathryn will start her new job on Monday, 24 January. Kathryn will be responsible for leading the Environmental Health team and providing the council with expert advice on environmental health matters.
Communications:
• A press release was issued this week to promote the Council Tax Hardship Fund which offers a reduced council tax bill for residents who are in exceptional financial difficulty as a result of Covid-19.
Community and Economic Development
Household Support Grant:
• The council has been allocated a Household Support Grant to help vulnerable people with food and fuel payments.
• Families and individuals on council tax support bands A and B will be eligible to apply for a supermarket voucher for food and essential supplies.
• Those receiving Test and Trace support payments will also receive a supermarket voucher for food and essential supplies.
Covid Community Grants:
• Community grants are still available and can be applied for via the council’s website. Applications continue to be received weekly.
Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) Bids:
• The council made several bids for further COMF funds. The County Council has allocated funds of £75,000 to the Roses Theatre for outreach work, and £25,000 to create new paths and walking routes in the community.

Welcome Back Fund:
The Welcome Back Fund is providing councils across England with funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support the safe return to high streets and help to ‘build back better’ from the pandemic. The fund allows local authorities in England to put in place additional
measures to create and promote a safe environment for local trade and tourism, particularly in high streets, as economies reopen. The particular focus for this work is the town/village centres in Bishop’s Cleeve, Winchcombe and Tewkesbury.
Tewkesbury Borough Council has been awarded £169,862 of funding.
There are six strands to this work:
1. Support to develop an action plan detailing how the local authority may begin to safely reopen its local economies.
2. Communications and public information to ensure that the reopening of local economies can be managed successfully and safely.
3. Business-facing promotion to ensure that the reopening of local economies can be managed successfully and safely.
4. Temporary public realm changes to ensure that the reopening of local economies can be managed successfully and safely.
5. Support to promote a safe public environment for a local area’s visitor economy.
6. Support for local authorities to develop plans for responding to the medium-term impact of Covid-19. This includes trialling new ideas – particularly those relating to the High Street.
Outlined below are the projects that have either been funded or are in the Grant Action Plan agreed with the Government to be delivered before the end of March 2022. These projects have been developed following feedback from members, parish and town councils, and a survey of the business
community. Some of the below projects are in the process of being confirmed or are awaiting approval from the funders.
Marketing and promotion – promoting high streets and visiting safely
‘Let’s Spring Back’ marketing campaign, including:
➢ Safety films with local businesses
➢ Stickers provided for business windows
➢ Social media campaigns on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
➢ Social media advertising
➢ Local media advertising
➢ Covid-safety stickers and signs for businesses
‘Rediscover Local’ campaign
➢ Stickers provided for businesses
➢ Social media films with local businesses
➢ Social media posts on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
➢ Social media advertising
➢ Visitor and business information packs
Local advertising
Bishop’s Cleeve projects
Public art
Litter picking equipment
Pop up stalls / gazebos for town centre events
Christmas tree and lights
Fine foods pilot market
Village Centre deep clean
Sanitiser stations
Accessibility audit
Footfall counter installed
Place promotion film
Cleeve business promotion
Social media support for businesses in retail centre
Tewkesbury projects
Activities as part of Watson Hall event inc. bunting, banners and entertainment
Cycle racks/storage
Fine foods pilot market
Town centre deep clean including car parks
Planters to aid pedestrian movement/social distancing
Sanitiser stations
Accessibility audit
Tear off maps
Footfall counter installed
Place promotion film
Social media support for businesses in town centre
Picnic benches – Vineyards
Winchcombe projects
Play area improvements – Jubilee and Finches
Activities as part of Winchcombe Park opening including music, entertainment and food
Town centre deep clean including car parks
Fine foods pilot market
Sanitiser stations
Accessibility audit
Picnic benches – King George V park
Benches – King George V park
Footfall counter installed
Place promotion film
Social media support for businesses in centre
Growth Hub:
• The team is currently finalising leases to rent our office space in the Growth Hub.
• The Growth Hub’s services and office space are being promoted through local advertising and social media posts. More work is being planned to raise the profile of the Hub and inform businesses about how they can be supported.
County recovery group
• The county recovery group meetings are now quarterly. Progress in the delivery of the council’s Covid-19 recovery plan was positively received at last week’s Overview and Scrutiny committee.
Revenues and Benefits
• Members of the team continue to support the Business Cell and administration of the Omicron business grants that recently went live.
• Covid-19 Additional Relief Fund – £2.3m of business rates relief is to be awarded by the end of 2021/22.
• The Council Tax Reduction caseload has stabilised – 3,041 claims are currently in payment.
• The Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief Scheme has been extended to 2022/23.
Business
• There has been a positive response to the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme and a good number of businesses have applied. The Discretionary Omicron Grant scheme has received fewer applications, but further promotion will take place before the closing
date on Sunday, 30 January.
• Test and Trace self-isolation applications are very high, but the team is working steadily through the applications.

Friday 14th January 2022:

Key messages

From Monday, 17 January, people with COVID-19 can end their self-isolation after five full days, as long as they test negative on day 5 and day 6.
It is extremely important to get your booster jab to help slow the spread of Covid. There are three ways you can do this:
- At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment
- At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119)
- Visit a drop-in clinic.

You can find information about booster jabs in different languages by visiting the NHS’s ‘vaccine information in other languages’ page.
If you are asymptomatic and receive a positive LFD test result, you no longer need to get a confirmatory PCR test but must still self-isolate immediately.
If you have symptoms of Covid or receive a positive LFD test result and need to apply for support payments, you should still book a PCR test via the National Booking System.
Eligible fully vaccinated travellers and over 5s will be able to take a lateral flow test instead of a PCR on or before day 2 of their arrival in England.
Face coverings are mandatory (apart from in hospitality venues and unless exempt), Covid passes are needed to enter certain venues and events and people should work from home if they can.
Covid hangs around like smoke so if you’re meeting with others inside, make sure to let fresh air in.
Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 2 (Monday 3rd January – Sunday 9th January) there were 7,243 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 1827 were in Gloucester
- 1414 were in Cheltenham
- 1196 were in Stroud
- 1005 were in Cotswold
- 975 were in Tewkesbury
- 826 were in Forest of Dean

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 12/01/2022)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 1132.1 in Gloucestershire, 1185.3 in the South West, and 1584.4 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 52 (Saturday 25th December – Friday 31st December) there were 4 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 3.7% of all deaths, this compares with 6 (5.5% of all deaths) in Week 51

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 8^th January they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 720 (12 new).

Friday 7th January 2022:

Key messages

It is extremely important to get your booster jab to help slow the spread of Covid. There are three ways you can do this:
- At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment
- At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119)
- Visit a drop-in clinic.

You can find information about booster jabs in different languages by visiting the NHS’s ‘vaccine information in other languages’ page.
Eligible fully vaccinated travellers and over 5s will be able to take a lateral flow test instead of a PCR on or before day 2 of their arrival in England.
From 11 January, if you are asymptomatic and receive a positive LFD test result, you no longer need to get a confirmatory PCR test but still must self-isolate immediately. This is a temporary measure whilst Covid cases remain high.
If you have symptoms of Covid, you should still book a PCR test via the National Booking System
Face coverings are mandatory (apart from in hospitality venues and unless exempt), Covid passes are needed to enter certain venues and events and people should work from home if they can.
Covid hangs around like smoke so if you’re meeting with others inside, make sure to let fresh air in.
Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 52 (Monday 27^th December- Sunday 2^nd January) there were 8097 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 1573 were in Stroud
- 1815 were in Gloucester
- 1112 were in Tewkesbury
- 1070 were in Forest of Dean
- 1485 were in Cheltenham
- 1042 were in Cotswold

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 18:37 05/01/2022)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 1224.8 in Gloucestershire, 1240.5 in the South West, and 1678.2 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 51 (Saturday 18th December – Friday 24th December) there were 4 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 4.8% of all deaths, this compares with 7 (5.4% of all deaths) in Week 50.

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 1^st January they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate.

(Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 708 (8 new).

We are now looking at the CQC data on a monthly basis.

It is worth noting that in the week ending the 31^st December there was 1 death from COVID19 in care homes this was lower than the previous week when the CQC data showed 2 deaths mentioning COVID19. Since the CQC started reporting (10^th April 2020) there have been 433 deaths from COVID19 in care homes in Gloucestershire.

We have:

Looked at how the weekly deaths of residents in care homes compares to the five year average. It is worth noting that there is a slight difference in the CQC data provides death by data of notification not when they actually occurred and the 5 year average looks at data of death. The number of deaths in the week ending the 31st^rd December was in line with the 5 year average for the same period.
Looked at how we compare to statistical and nearest neighbours when expressed as a rate per 1,000 care beds. This again has limitations in that it will not reflect occupancy levels but is the best available. It shows when compared to our statistical neighbours Gloucestershire has the third highest rate of deaths from COVID19, the rate is lower than Leicestershire and Essex, but this difference is not significant.
When compared to nearest neighbours Gloucestershire has the fourth lowest rate of deaths with only Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Herefordshire having lower rates.

Friday 24th December 2021:

Key messages

It is extremely important to get your booster jab to help slow the spread of Covid. There are three ways you can do this:
- At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment
- At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119)
- Visit a drop-in clinic (this week’s clinics detailed below)

You can find information about booster jabs in different languages by visiting the NHS’s ‘vaccine information in other languages’ page.
Self-isolation guidance has changed.

You can now leave self-isolation after 7 days if you:

- Take two LFD tests on subsequent days, at least a full 24 hours apart, with the first test on at least the sixth full day of your self-isolation (not counting the ‘onset day’).
- Obtain negative results on both these days and you do not have a high temperature
- Find out more about the new self-isolation guidance on the GOV.UK website.
Face coverings are mandatory* in most public venues (other than hospitality venues). Masks continue to be required on public transport and in shops. *Unless exempt.
People should work from home if they can.
Covid passes are needed to enter certain venues and events.
International arrivals who are fully vaccinated will need to isolate at home and take a PCR test on or before day 2 following their arrival. They will only be permitted to leave isolation if this test result is negative. If their test result is positive, they will need to isolate for at least 7 days (after testing negative on an LFD on consecutive days) for 10 days.
View the latest drop-in vaccination clinics on the NHS vaccination Covid portal.
Covid hangs around like smoke so if you’re meeting with others inside, make sure to let fresh air in.
Ask secondary and college age children to keep testing over the holidays, especially if they’re meeting friends or family, to help keep everyone safer this Christmas.
Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 50 (Monday 13^th December- Sunday 19^th December) there were 4295 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 806 were in Stroud
- 841 were in Gloucester
- 614 were in Tewkesbury
- 443 were in Forest of Dean
- 870 were in Cheltenham
- 721 were in Cotswold

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 22/11/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 674.6 in Gloucestershire, 670.4 in the South West, and 948.1 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 49 (Saturday 4th December – Friday 10th December) there were 6 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 4.5% of all deaths, this compares with 4 (2.7% of all deaths) in Week 48.

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 18^th December they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate.

(Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 697 (9 new).

Friday 17th December 2021:

Key messages

Read an open letter from Health and Care leaders in Gloucestershire about acting to protect yourself, your communities and the NHS this winter.
It is extremely important to book your booster jab to help slow the spread of Covid. There are three ways you can do this:
- At a GP-led community vaccination centre – you will receive an invite from local GP services to book an appointment
- At a community pharmacy or the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital JabVan – book via the National Booking System (or call 119)
- Visit a drop-in clinic (this week’s clinics detailed below)

Face coverings are mandatory* in most public venues (other than hospitality venues). Masks continue to be required on public transport and in shops. *Unless exempt.
People should work from home if they can.
Covid passes are needed to enter certain settings.
If someone is not fully vaccinated (first and second dose only) then they must isolate for 10 days without exception.

Any fully vaccinated close contact of a current positive case should LFD for 7 days and as per guidance, get a PCR test as well.

If a person has tested positive in the previous 90 days, they are advised to do daily LFDs for 7 days and advised to get a PCR.

International arrivals who are fully vaccinated will need to isolate at home and take a PCR test on or before day 2 following their arrival. They will only be permitted to leave isolation if this test result is negative. If their test result is positive, they will need to isolate for 10 days.
View the latest drop-in vaccination clinics on the NHS vaccination Covid portal.
Covid hangs around like smoke so if you’re meeting with others inside, make sure to let fresh air in.
Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 50 (Monday 6^th December – Sunday 12^th December) there were 3,474 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 836 were in Gloucester
- 632 were in Cheltenham
- 588 were in Stroud
- 581 were in Tewkesbury
- 423 were in Cotswold
- 414 were in Forest of Dean

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 15/12/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 548.8 in Gloucestershire, 538.0 in the South West, and 550.7 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 48 (Saturday 27th November – Friday 3rd December) there were 4 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 3.0% of all deaths, this compares with 9 (5.8% of all deaths) in Week 47

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 11^th December they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 688 (3 new).

Friday 10th December 2021:

Key messages

Face coverings will become mandatory* in most public venues (other than hospitality venues) tomorrow (10 Dec). Masks continue to be required on public transport and in shops. *Unless exempt.
From Monday 13 Dec, people are being asked to work from home if they can.
From Wednesday 15 Dec you must show a valid Covid pass to enter certain settings.
If you come into contact with an individual who may be infected with the Omicron variant, you will need to self-isolate. This applies even if you are fully-vaccinated or aged 18 or under.
International arrivals from non-red list countries who are fully vaccinated will need to isolate at home and take a PCR test on or before day 2 following their arrival. They will only be permitted to leave isolation if this test result is negative. If their test result is positive, they will need to isolate for 10 days.
View the latest drop-in vaccination clinics on the NHS vaccination Covid portal.
Covid hangs around like smoke so if you’re meeting with others inside, make sure to let fresh air in.
Find out more about the latest Covid guidance by visiting the Government website.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 49 (Monday 29^th November – Sunday 5^th December) there were 3,779 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 1,046 were in Gloucester
- 632 were in Tewkesbury
- 588 were in Cheltenham
- 570 were in Stroud
- 492 were in Cotswold
- 451 were in Forest of Dean

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 08/12/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 590.3 in Gloucestershire, 576.3 in the South West, and 499.4 in England⁹.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 47 (Saturday 20th November – Friday 26th November) there were 9 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 6.4% of all deaths, this compares with 10 (8.0% of all deaths) in Week 46

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 4^th December they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 685 (3 new).

We are now looking at the CQC data on a monthly basis.

It is worth noting that in the week ending the 3^rd December there was 1 deaths from COVID19 in care homes this was higher than the previous week when the CQC data showed 0 deaths mentioning COVID19. Since the CQC started reporting (10^th April 2020) there have been 426 deaths from COVID19 in care homes in Gloucestershire.

We have:

Looked at how the weekly deaths of residents in care homes compares to the five year average. It is worth noting that there is a slight difference in the CQC data provides death by data of notification not when they actually occurred and the 5 year average looks at data of death. The number of deaths in the week ending the 3^rd December was higher than the 5 year average for the same period
Looked at how we compare to statistical and nearest when expressed as a rate per 1,000 care beds. This again has limitations in that it will not reflect occupancy levels but is the best available. It shows when compared to our statistical neighbours Gloucestershire has the third highest rate of deaths from COVID19, the rate is lower than Leicestershire and Essex, but this difference is not significant.
When compared to nearest neighbours Gloucestershire has the fourth lowest rate of deaths with only Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Herefordshire having lower rates.

Friday 3rd December 2021:

Key messages

Face coverings are now a legal requirement in shops and on public transport.
If you come into contact with an individual who may be infected with the Omicron variant, you will need to self-isolate. This applies even if you are fully-vaccinated or aged 18 or under.
International arrivals from non-red list countries who are fully vaccinated will need to isolate at home and take a PCR test on or before day 2 following their arrival. They will only be permitted to leave isolation if this test result is negative. If their test result is positive, they will need to isolate for 10 days.
View the latest drop-in vaccination clinics on the NHS vaccination Covid portal.
Covid hangs around like smoke so if you’re meeting with others inside, make sure to let fresh air in.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 48 (Monday 22nd November – Sunday 28^th November) there were 3,196 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 807 were in Gloucester
- 611 were in Cheltenham
- 517 were in Tewkesbury
- 457 were in Stroud
- 430 were in Cotswold
- 374 were in Forest of Dean

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 01/12/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 501.5 in Gloucestershire, 522.6 in the South West, and 438.0 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 46 (Saturday 13th November – Friday 19th November) there were 10 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 8.6% of all deaths, this compares with 10 (8.1% of all deaths) in Week 45

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 27^th November they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 682 (10 new).

Friday 26th November 2021:

Key messages

There are a number of drop-in sessions coming up, including this weekend. You can view the drop-ins on the NHS vaccination Covid portal. You can visit these drop-in clinics if you need a booster 6 months after your second dose, you’re 12-15 years old needing your first dose, you’re 16/17 needing your first dose or you’re 18+ needing your first or second dose of Pfizer.
As well as those aged over 50 years and at higher risk from COVID-19, all adults aged 40 to 49 years can now get their boosters 6 months after their second dose.
Make sure to prioritise ventilation now and over the festive period – if you’re meeting with others, make sure to keep windows open. Covid hangs around like smoke, so disperse the particles by keeping spaces ventilated.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 47 (Monday 15^th November – Sunday 21st November) there were 3,242 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 735 were in Gloucester
- 631 were in Cheltenham
- 546 were in Tewkesbury
- 501 were in Stroud
- 439 were in Cotswold
- 390 were in Forest of Dean

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 24/11/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 508.7 in Gloucestershire, 525.4 in the South West, and 428.4 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 45 (Saturday 6th November – Friday 12th November) there were 9 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 8.0% of all deaths, this compares with 4 (3.2% of all deaths) in Week 44

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 20^th November they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include

deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 672 (4 new).

News from TBC:

Situation report
• Across the Southwest, there are 29,277 cases. The rate per 100,000 is 517.3.
• In Gloucestershire, there are 3,136 cases, an increase of 886 since the last bulletin in September. The rate per 100,000 is 489.5.
• In Tewkesbury, there are 519 cases, an increase of 233 since the last bulletin in September. The rate per 100,000 is 537.1.
Service delivery
Environmental Health:
• On Monday 30 November, the government introduced new rules in response to the Covid-19 Omicron variant:
o A face covering must be worn in shops, certain other indoor settings and on public transport.
o Anyone who has been in contact with a suspected Covid-19 Omicron case must self-isolate for 10 days, regardless of their vaccination status.
o All international arrivals must take a PCR test within 48 hours and self-isolate until they receive a negative result, even if they have been vaccinated.
• Due to the Environmental Health team’s increased workload over the last two years as a result of the pandemic, a backlog of ‘business as usual’ work has accumulated. The team anticipates that it will be able to clear this backlog by the end of the financial year.
Communications:
• Details of the new rules introduced by the government have been added to the main council website and our Covid-19 website.
• Guidance for officers on the importance of following Covid-safety measures when working in the Public Services Centre will be reissued next week.
• The Covid-safety posters in the public areas of the Public Services Centre have been updated.
Community and Economic Development
• Household Support Grant – £120,000 has been allocated by Gloucestershire County Council to each district to support vulnerable families. This will mainly be via supermarket vouchers. A scheme is in development and will be finalised shortly. This funding needs to be spent by March 2022.
• Bids are being developed around four themes for submission to the Covid Outbreak Management Fund. These themes are: mental health and young people; Integrated Locality Partnership projects; outdoor spaces; and community and business support.
• Covid Community Grants – 151 grants have been awarded totalling £124,000. Applications are still being accepted and the grant continues to be promoted.
• Holiday Activity Fund – Young Gloucestershire is leading on this fund for the borough. It is providing food parcels and holiday activities for families with children on free school meals in the run up to Christmas.
• Winchcombe and Tewkesbury Tourist Information Centres (TIC) – The Winchcombe TIC has now reopened following an agreement on its lease. Visitor numbers are healthy, with higher-than-usual domestic visitors, but fewer international visitors.
• The Growth Hub is operational and welcoming visitors to use its facilities. Most users are choosing to access assistance and events online.
• The High Street Heritage Action Zone scheme has launched and is in progress. There is a high interest in the shopfront/upper floor grant scheme.
• Welcome Back fund – the Community team has received feedback from parishes on how to spend funds in the three retail centres in Cleeve, Winchcombe and Tewkesbury. These include deep cleans, markets, events and street furniture, and will be formalised in the run
up to Christmas. These plans will be shared with the local members as soon as they are ready. Digital marketing and design agency, V8, have also been contracted to produce material promoting safe shopping at our retail centres.
County Recovery Group
The County Recovery Group (CRG) meets on a monthly basis. At the last meeting, there was discussion about the group standing down. The CRG is an ‘overseeing’ group and the group’s members felt comfortable that recovery actions were being successfully monitored and completed by other groups. The impact of the new Omicron Covid variant may alter the situation, however, and further consideration will be given during the next meeting on 14 December.
Business
• Test and trace support payment applications are steadily increasing.
• The Business Cell will look at spending the remaining £563,000 from the Additional Restrictions Grant budget in the new year.
• The Business Cell is awaiting details of the forthcoming Covid-19 Material Change of Circumstances business grant scheme, announced by the government earlier this year. The team expects this to be released early next year

Friday 19th November 2021:

Key messages

There are a number of drop-in sessions coming up, including this weekend. You can view the drop-ins on the NHS vaccination Covid portal
Around 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 do not have any symptoms. This means they could be spreading the virus without knowing it. Testing regularly increases the chances of detecting COVID-19 when you are infectious but are not displaying symptoms, helping to make sure you do not spread COVID-19 by staying at home and self-isolating immediately.
Make sure to get your booster 6 months after your second dose of the Covid vaccine. It’s also important to get your flu jab, to protect yourself and others from winter viruses.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 45 (Monday 8^th November- Sunday 14^th November) there were 2971 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

468 were in Stroud
695 were in Gloucester
531 were in Tewkesbury
374 were in Forest of Dean
535 were in Cheltenham
368 were in Cotswold

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 17/11/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 465.0 in Gloucestershire, 490.0 in the South West, and 386.8 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 44 (Saturday 30th October – Friday 5th November) there were 4 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 3.5% of all deaths, this compares with 11 (7.8% of all deaths) in Week 43.

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 13th November they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate.

(Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 668 (9 new).

Friday 12th November 2021:

Key messages

It’s essential to protect yourself and others against both flu and COVID-19 this winter. Get vaccinated, get boosted, get protected.
Visit a drop-in clinic this weekend to get your first, second or booster COVID-19 vaccination.
If you are attending the races or watching the rugby this weekend, make sure you wash / sanitise your hand regularly, wear a mask in crowded spaces and take a rapid test before you go. Stay home if you feel unwell.
Ensure you continue with good hand hygiene – wash / sanitise your hands regularly.
Make sure you continue with regular rapid testing even if you are vaccinated, as there is a still a chance you can catch and spread the virus.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

In week 45 (Monday 1^st November – Sunday 7th November) there were 2,846 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 653 were in Gloucester
- 516 were in Stroud
- 485 were in Cheltenham
- 414 were in Tewkesbury
- 404 were in Forest of Dean
- 374 were in Cotswold

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 10/11/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 468.1 in Gloucestershire, 426.0 in the South West, and 343.7 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 43 (Saturday 23rd October – Friday 29th October) there were 11 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 8.8% of all deaths, this compares with 6 (4.5% of all deaths) in Week 42.

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 6^th November they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate.

(Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 659 (6 new).

Friday 5th November 2021:

Key messages

Hear from Sarah Scott about why it is important for young people to get vaccinated. You can keep up to date with upcoming drop-in sessions by visiting the NHS Covid portal – COVID-19 vaccination for 12-15 year olds.
If you go into a care home for work or to volunteer to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless exempt) by Thursday 11 November. To meet the deadline, you should have already had your first dose of the vaccine – second doses can be booked and received six weeks after the first.
There are a very small number of people that work in care homes that are exempt from needing a vaccination, and these are usually due to previous severe reactions to the vaccine. More information on this can be found in the main Government guidance.
We hope you have a fun and safe evening this bonfire night – remember to follow COVID-19 guidance:

🎆 Test before you meet up with others🎆Check-in using the NHS App🎆 Stay at home if you feel unwell🎆 Wash or sanitise your hands regularly

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

In week 44 (Monday 25^th October – Sunday 31st October) there were 4,332 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

927 were in Cheltenham
848 were in Stroud
800 were in Gloucester
703 were in Tewkesbury
568 were in Forest of Dean
486 were in Cotswolds

Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:15 03/11/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 641.4 in Gloucestershire, 540.5 in the South West, and 409.6 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 42 (Saturday 16th October – Friday 22nd October) there were 5 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 3.9% of all deaths, this compares with 3 (2.9% of all deaths) in Week 41.

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 30^th October they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 653 (3 new).

In the week ending the 29th October there was 1 death from COVID19 in care homes this was lower than the previous week when the CQC data showed 6 deaths mentioning COVID19. Since the CQC started reporting (10^th April 2020) there have been 422 deaths from COVID19 in care homes in Gloucestershire. (11 new since last report on 08/10).

Friday 29th October 2021:

Key messages

With the Autumn and Winter months approaching, it is important that we take steps to protect ourselves from catching and spreading COVID-19 as well as other seasonal viruses. Professor Sarah Scott discusses the steps we need to take to protect ourselves and others.
Good hand hygiene is important at any time, but it’s particularly crucial this Halloween when we are likely to be sharing sweet treats and other goodies. Make sure you wash or sanitise your hands regularly, don’t leave out self-serve bowls and don’t hand out treats if you have any symptoms or are self-isolating
If you are meeting up with friends and family outside is safer. If you meet indoors, let fresh air in.
Test before you meet others – rapid Covid tests help to detect the virus in people who might have no symptoms so that quick action can be taken before the virus can be passed on.
Wear a face covering in enclosed spaces like if you are travelling on public transport.
Stay at home if you are unwell – don’t risk it!
Utilise the NHS App if you are heading to a venue to celebrate Halloween.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

In week 43 (Monday 18^thOctober – Sunday 22^nd October) there were 5,585 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 1167 were in Stroud
- 1109 were in Cheltenham
- 991 were in Tewkesbury
- 939 were in Gloucester
- 724 were in Cotswold
- 655 were in Forest of Dean

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source as at 16:00 27/10/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 937 in Gloucestershire, 708.8 in the South West, and 476.8 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 41 (Saturday 9th October – Friday 15^th October) there was 1 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 1.0% of all deaths, this compares with 10 (7.3% of all deaths) in Week 40.

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 23rd October they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 650 (10 new).

Friday 22nd October 2021:

Key messages

With the Autumn and Winter months approaching, it is important that we take steps to protect ourselves from catching and spreading COVID-19 as well as other seasonal viruses.
Vaccines are the best protection we have against viruses like flu and COVID-19. People are being urged to come forward for their seasonal vaccinations as soon as they are invited to ensure they are protected
GPs and community NHS teams across Gloucestershire are offering COVID-19 boosters and flu vaccines to people who are most at risk of getting very ill this winter or those who work with our most vulnerable residents.
The bulk of COVID boosters and flu vaccinations continue to be provided by appointment through the 11 GP-led community vaccination centres and some GP practices across the county. Local GP services will be in touch if they haven’t already.
People also have the choice to arrange their flu vaccination with their local pharmacy or use the National Booking System (NBS) website or phone number to book their COVID-19 booster at one of six community pharmacies around the county.
Adults can have their COVID booster and flu vaccination at the same time, subject to supplies. However, if you’re not yet eligible for a COVID booster (i.e. your second dose was less than six months ago) it’s really important not to delay getting your flu vaccine
Anyone who is eligible but hasn’t yet had their first or second dose can still take up the offer – just follow the instructions in your original invitation from local GP services, use the national booking system (NBS) to get an appointment at a community pharmacy or look out for drop-in clinics.
The roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination to 12-15 years old continues. Eligible children and young people will be offered a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Getting the vaccine will help keep their lives moving supporting mental health and wellbeing.
As well as getting vaccinated, there are other simple steps we can all take to help slow the spread of viruses.
- Let fresh air in. Viruses spread more quickly when we’re all gathered together inside – opening windows, even just for ten minutes or short bursts regularly, can make a real difference;
- Wear face coverings when in enclosed spaces, like on public transport;
- Wash hands regularly – a simple step that can help prevent the spread of any virus or infection;
- Stay at home if you feel unwell, to avoid passing it on to someone else; and
- Get the NHS COVID-19 app – the app remains a key tool in reducing the spread of Covid

And..

If you have any of the main Covid symptoms get a PCR test and isolate if you test positive.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

In week 42 (Monday 11^th October – Sunday 18th October) there were 5,543 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

1309 were in Cheltenham
1293 were in Stroud
934 were in Tewkesbury
783 were in Gloucester
660 were in Forest of Dean
564 were in Cotswold

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 20/10/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 743.8 in Gloucestershire, 627.8 in the South West, and 440.3 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 40 (Saturday 02^nd October – Friday 8^th October) there were 10 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 7.5% of all deaths, this compares with 1 (1.2% of all deaths) in Week 39.

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 9^th October they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 640 (1 new).

Friday 15th Oct9ober 2021:

Key messages

With the Autumn and Winter months approaching, it is important that we take steps to protect ourselves from catching and spreading COVID-19 as well as other seasonal viruses.
Vaccines are the best protection we have against viruses like flu and COVID-19. People are being urged to come forward for their seasonal vaccinations as soon as they are invited to ensure they are protected
GPs and community NHS teams across Gloucestershire are offering COVID-19 boosters and flu vaccines to people who are most at risk of getting very ill this winter or those who work with our most vulnerable residents.
The bulk of COVID boosters and flu vaccinations continue to be provided by appointment through the 11 GP-led community vaccination centres and some GP practices across the county. Local GP services will be in touch if they haven’t already.
People also have the choice to arrange their flu vaccination with their local pharmacy or use the National Booking System (NBS) website or phone number to book their COVID-19 booster at one of six community pharmacies around the county.
Adults can have their COVID booster and flu vaccination at the same time, subject to supplies. However, if you’re not yet eligible for a COVID booster (i.e. your second dose was less than six months ago) it’s really important not to delay getting your flu vaccine
Anyone who is eligible but hasn’t yet had their first or second dose can still take up the offer – just follow the instructions in your original invitation from local GP services, use the national booking system (NBS) to get an appointment at a community pharmacy or look out for drop-in clinics.
The roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination to 12-15 years old continues. Eligible children and young people will be offered a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Getting the vaccine will help keep their lives moving supporting mental health and wellbeing.
As well as getting vaccinated, there are other simple steps we can all take to help slow the spread of viruses.
- Let fresh air in. Viruses spread more quickly when we’re all gathered together inside – opening windows, even just for ten minutes or short bursts regularly, can make a real difference;
- Wear face coverings when in enclosed spaces, like on public transport;
- Wash hands regularly – a simple step that can help prevent the spread of any virus or infection;
- Stay at home if you feel unwell, to avoid passing it on to someone else; and
- Get the NHS COVID-19 app – the app remains a key tool in reducing the spread of Covid

And..

If you have any of the main Covid symptoms get a PCR test and isolate if you test positive.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

In week 41 (Monday 4^th October- Sunday 10^th October) there were 980 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

201 were in Stroud
153 were in Gloucester
92 were in Tewkesbury
200 were in Forest of Dean
168 were in Cheltenham
166 were in Cotswold

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 13/10/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 150.2 in Gloucestershire, 308.5 in the South West, and 373.2 in England.

Deaths mentioning CVID19

In week 39 (Saturday 25^th September – Friday 1^st October) there was 1 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 1.2% of all deaths, this compares with 4 (3.8% of all deaths) in Week 38.

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 639 (1 new).

Friday 8th October 2021:

Key messages

With the Autumn and Winter months soon approaching, it is more important than ever that we keep taking steps to protect ourselves from catching and spreading COVID-19 as well as other seasonal viruses.
Vaccines are the best protection we have against viruses like flu and COVID-19. GPs and community NHS teams across Gloucestershire are offering COVID-19 boosters and flu vaccines to people who are most at risk of getting very ill this winter or those who work with our most vulnerable residents. If you’re eligible for one or both of these vaccines, it’s really important to take up the offer as soon as possible. .
Adults can have their COVID booster and flu vaccination at the same time, so you may be offered the opportunity to have both at the same appointment, subject to supplies. However, if you’re not yet eligible for a COVID booster (i.e. your second dose was less than six months ago) it’s really important not to delay getting your flu vaccine
Anyone who is eligible but hasn’t yet had their first or second dose can still take up the offer – just follow the instructions in your original invitation from local GP services, use the national booking system (NBS) to get an appointment at a community pharmacy or look out for drop-in clinics. Check what is available is to visit the Gloucestershire CCG website.
The roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination to 12-15 years old has begun. Eligible children and young people will be offered a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Getting the vaccine will help keep their lives moving supporting mental health and wellbeing.

Let fresh air in if you are meeting indoors – opening windows for just 10 mins or a small amount continuously can makes a significant different. Meeting outdoors is still safer.
Wear face coverings – where social distancing and ventilation may become more difficult and in enclosed spaces where you might come into contact with people you don’t normally meet, like on public transport.
Get tested and isolate if positive – anyone with symptoms should self-isolate and can still get a free PCR test. Anybody who tests positive must isolate for ten days. Financial and practical support continues to be available.

Continue with regular rapid tests if you don’t have symptoms – this will help stop Covid in its tracks – gloucestershire.gov.uk/testing. From October you will be asked to download a collection code each time you pick up a test kit from your local pharmacy – this will help with the test and trace process as the kit will be more easily tracked to a person. de?

Health and social care are already under pressure – this will only increase as we head into the winter months. Stay at home if you feel unwell and help protect our NHS.

Wash hands regularly – a simple step that can help prevent the spread.
Utilise the NHS COVID-19 app – the app remains a key tool in preventing further cases of Covid. Since 16 August the app has advised potential contacts who are vaccinated to take a PCR test rather than isolate.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

In week 40 (Monday 27^th September – Sunday 3^rd October) there were 916 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

206 were in Stroud
181 were in Cotswold
178 were in Cheltenham
142 were in Forest of Dean
109 were in Gloucester
100 were in Tewkesbury

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 06/10/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 143.8 in Gloucestershire, 287.2 in the South West, and 331 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 38 (Saturday 18^th September – Friday 24^th September) there were 4 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 3.8% of all deaths, this compares with 2 (1.7% of all deaths) in Week 37.

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 2^nd October they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 638 (6 new).

It is worth noting that in the week ending the 1^st October there were 0 deaths from COVID19 in care homes. This was lower than the previous week when the CQC data showed 1 death mentioning COVID19. Since the CQC started reporting (10^th April 2020) there have been 411 deaths from COVID19 in care homes in Gloucestershire.

Friday 1st October 2021:

Key messages

With the Autumn and Winter months soon approaching, it is more important than ever that we keep taking steps to protect ourselves from catching and spreading COVID-19.
Getting the vaccine remains the best defence against COVID-19, and is the best way to keep friends, family, and your community safe.
There are still opportunities to get your first and second dose of the Covid vaccine – most primary care networks are now offering walk in clinics all across the county and the best way to check what is available is to visit the Gloucestershire CCG website.
The roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination to 12-15 years old has begun. Eligible children and young people will be offered a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Getting the vaccine will help keep their lives moving supporting mental health and wellbeing.
The NHS programme is beginning to deliver COVID-19 booster doses to those that are eligible, inviting those that had their first and second dose more than six months ago first. Please take up the offer of a booster if invited.

Let fresh air in if you are meeting indoors – opening windows for just 10 mins or a small amount continuously can makes a significant different. Meeting outdoors is still safer.
Wear face coverings – where social distancing and ventilation may become more difficult and in enclosed spaces where you might come into contact with people you don’t normally meet, like on public transport.
Get tested and isolate if positive – anyone with symptoms should self-isolate and can still get a free PCR test. Anybody who tests positive must isolate for ten days. Financial and practical support continues to be available.

Continue with regular rapid tests if you don’t have symptoms – this will help stop Covid in its tracks – gloucestershire.gov.uk/testing. From October you will be asked to download a collection code each time you pick up a test kit from your local pharmacy – this will help with the test and trace process as the kit will be more easily tracked to a person.

Health and social care are already under pressure – this will only increase as we head into the winter months. Stay at home if you feel unwell and help protect our NHS.

Wash hands regularly – a simple step that can help prevent the spread.
Utilise the NHS COVID-19 app – the app remains a key tool in preventing further cases of Covid. Since 16 August the app has advised potential contacts who are vaccinated to take a PCR test rather than isolate.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

In week 39 (Monday 20^th September – Sunday 26^th September) there were 1,447 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 284 were in Cheltenham
- 277 were in Stroud
- 240 were in Forest of Dean
- 237 were in Cotswold
- 227 were in Gloucester
- 182 were in Tewkesbury

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 29/09/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 219.6 in Gloucestershire, 290.7 in the South West, and 330.7 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 37 (Saturday 11^th September – Friday 17^th September) there were 2 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 1.9% of all deaths, this compares with 7 (5.0% of all deaths) in Week 36.

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 25^th September they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 632 (1 new).

Friday 24th September 2021:

Key messages

Vaccinations remain the first form of defence against the virus and the ‘evergreen’ offer of getting both doses of the vaccination will remain open to everyone who is eligible.

Let fresh air in if you are meeting indoors – opening windows for just 10 mins or a small amount continuously can makes a significant different. Meeting outdoors is still safer.
Wear face coverings – where social distancing and ventilation may become more difficult and in enclosed spaces where you might come into contact with people you don’t normally meet, like on public transport
Get tested and isolate if positive – anyone with symptoms should self-isolate and can still get a free PCR test. Anybody who tests positive must isolate for ten days. Financial and practical support continues to be available.
Continue with regular rapid tests if you don’t have symptoms – this will help stop Covid in its tracks – gloucestershire.gov.uk/testing.
Stay home when unwell – Health and social care are already under real remove pressure – this will only increase as we head into the winter months. Stay at home if you feel unwell and help protect our NHS.
Wash hands regularly.
Utilise the NHS COVID-19 app – the app remains a key tool in preventing further cases of Covid. Since 16 August the app has advised potential contacts who are vaccinated to take a PCR test rather than isolate.
Government has confirmed that vulnerable people will be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine this winter.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

In week 38 (Monday 13^th September– Sunday 19^thSeptember) there were 1,067 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

175 were in Stroud
207 were in Gloucester
158 were in Tewkesbury
166 were in Forest of Dean
200 were in Cheltenham
161 were in Cotswold

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 22/09/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 142.2 in Gloucestershire, 213.6 in the South West, and 262.9 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 36 (Saturday 4^th September – Friday 10^th September) there were 7 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 5.5% of all deaths, this compares with 3 (2.9% of all deaths) in Week 35.

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 18^th September they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

*Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 631 (3 new).

Friday 17th September 2021:

Key messages

On Tuesday 14 September, the Government announced and published it’s COVID-19 Response – Autumn and Winter Plan 2021. Vaccinations will remain the first form of defence against COVID-19 and the ‘evergreen’ offer of getting both doses of the vaccination will remain open to everyone who is eligible. People will also be asked to keep up with a number of key behaviours to help manage the spread whilst we continue to learn to live with the virus. These are: – Let fresh air in – Wear face coverings – Get tested and isolate if positive – Stay home when unwell – Wash hands – Utilise the NHS COVID-19 app
Part B of the plan outlines what will be taken to support and protect the NHS when necessary – this will be based on data which will monitored and reviewed regularly.
Following clinical advice, the Government has agreed to to end the requirement for shielding guidance for people previously considered to be clinically extremely vulnerable.
Government confirmed this week that vulnerable people will be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine this winter. The programme will be rolled out to care home residents, health and social care workers, people aged over 50, those aged 16-49 years old with underlying health conditions that put them at higher risk of sever COVID-19, adult carers and adult household contacts of immunosuppressed individuals (people who have reduced ability to fight infections). People who are eligible for the booster will receive an invitation from local NHS services, there is no need to contact their GP.
Government has also confirmed that following advice from Chief Medical Officers in the UK, all children aged 12-15 years will be offered a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Community NHS Services will be in touch with parents of children in this age group soon, with details of the offer which is to be delivered through schools.
Everyone working in, going into a care home regularly for work or volunteering should have now received their first dose of the COVID-19 to force on 11 November. We will now be focussing on encouraging uptake of their second dose.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

In week 37 (Monday 6^th September – Sunday 12^th September) there were 1,085 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of theses cases:

- 221 were in Gloucester
- 210 were in Stroud
- 182 were in Cotswold
- 171 were in Forest of Dean
- 159 were in Tewkesbury
- 142 were in Cheltenham

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 15/09/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 199.6 in Gloucestershire, 256.2 in the South West, and 294.5 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 35 (Saturday 28^th August – Friday 3^rdSeptember) there were 3 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 3.1% of all deaths, this compares with 2 (2.2% of all deaths) in Week 34.

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 4^th September they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

*Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 628 (1 new).

In the week ending the 3rd September there were 0 deaths from COVID19 in care homes this was in line with the previous week when the CQC data showed 0 deaths mentioning COVID19. Since the CQC started reporting (10th April 2021) there have been 409 deaths from COVID19 in care homes in Gloucestershire.

Friday 10th September 2021:

Key messages

It’s back to school time Secondary school pupils should continue with regular rapid testing. Students aged 16 and 17 are encouraged to take up the offer of the vaccine either via their GP or by visiting a drop-in clinics. Ventilation and handwashing remain key More information on going back to school can be found on the Government website.
There are still opportunities for anyone aged 16 years and over to take up the offer of a first or second jab. You can book an appointment via your GP surgery or find a local drop-in clinic at a time to suit you – choose from one of four this weekend. If you have already been invited to get the jab via your GP simply follow the instructions to book an appointment
Everyone working in a care home must have booked and have received their first dose by 16 September 2021 This will allow for the second jab to happen in time for when the regulations to come into force on 11 November.

The vast majority of pregnant women who become seriously ill with COVID-19 are unvaccinated. So, it’s really important to have both doses of your vaccine to protect you and your baby. To date at least 62,000 pregnant women in the UK have received at least one dose. The COVID-19 vaccine is available to pregnant women at any point during their pregnancy.

Cases are still high in the county –Covid hasn’t gone away. You should continue to take regular rapid tests even if you have been vaccinated. Rapid testing for people with no symptoms can help detect cases of Covid in people who might not even know they have it and could be unknowingly spreading the virus
It is still a legal requirement for people who have symptoms of COVID-19 to self-isolate and book a PCR test.
Everyone aged 18 years and older can have a free antibody test. Antibody tests help to improve our understanding of immunity against COVID-19 from vaccination and infection. You can opt in for antibody testing when booking your PCR. If your PCR test result is positive you may be selected for antibody testing. Read more.
Although no longer a legal requirement, face coverings, social distancing and regular handwashing remain effective ways to help reduce the risk of spreading Covid.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

In week 36 (Monday 30th August – Sunday 5^th September) there were 2,263 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 504 were in Stroud
- 448 were in Gloucester
- 389 were in Cheltenham
- 320 were in Forest of Dean
- 315 were in Cotswold
- 287 were in Tewkesbury

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change.

Number of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 354.5 in Gloucestershire, 370.3 in the South West, and 334.9 in England

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 34 (Saturday 21^st August – Friday 27^th August) there were 2 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 2.4% of all deaths, this compares with 6 (6.2% of all deaths) in Week 33.

*Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 627 (2 new).

In the week ending the 3rd September there were 0 deaths from COVID19 in care homes this was in line with the previous week when the CQC data showed 0 deaths mentioning COVID19.Since the CQC started reporting (10th April 2021) there have been 409 deaths from COVID19 in care homes in Gloucestershire.

News from TBC:

Situation report
• Nationally, there are 7,132,072 cases, an increase of 952,566 since the last bulletin on 13 August.
• In Gloucestershire, there are 2,250 cases, an increase of 405 since the last bulletin. The rate per 100,000 is 351.
• In Tewkesbury, there are 286 cases, a decrease of 376 since the last bulletin. The rate per 100,000 is 296.
• Across Gloucestershire:
o 23 patients have been admitted to hospital in the last seven days.
o 113 new patients are being treated at home in virtual wards – 92 of these have been fully vaccinated.
o Two people have lost their lives to Covid in the last seven days.
o The highest number of outbreaks (17) has occurred in adult social care settings.
• The R-rate is between 1.0 and 1.4 which is higher than last week.
Service delivery
• Ubico are continuing to deliver services effectively despite the national driver shortage. They have recently recruited two additional drivers.
Environmental health:
• Officers are continuing to deal with a large number of events including many temporary event notices.
• Officers are successfully managing outbreak control by liaising with businesses and health protection.
• Officers are working with health protection to arrange for more mobile vaccination and testing centres in order to improve take-up for specific groups.
• A training programme to be delivered to businesses on health and safety and risk assessments is being developed.
• We are extending the contracts for Covid Community Protection Officers (CPOs) until the end of March 2022. This extension is funded from the Covid Outbreak Management Fund from the County Council. They will now be given additional responsibility to support environmental crime
work. CPOs have been very well received by residents and businesses, and have done excellent engagement work delivering advice on Covid safety.
Community
• Summer Grants – work is in progress to develop a scheme to support vulnerable families with young people. This will involve providing food vouchers funded through Gloucestershire County
Council. Once the scheme is confirmed, the information will be shared in more detail with members.
• Holiday Activity Fund – Young Gloucestershire were commissioned to provide activities and food parcels – at a number of locations across the borough – for many young people during the summer. This was also funded through Gloucestershire County Council. When more data is
available it will be shared with members.
• Covid-19 Community Grants – applications continue to be submitted on a regular basis. 139 applications have been funded, at a total of £114,079.
• Barnwood Trust – an event was held on Thursday, 9 September following a study on the work of the voluntary community sector and community response during the pandemic.
• High Street Heritage Action Zone – on Saturday, 18 September, in line with Heritage Open Days,
there will be a ‘Regenerate our High Street’ event for the Heritage Action Zone.

Friday 3rd September 2021:

Key messages

It’s back to school time. Students aged 16 and 17 are encouraged to take up the offer of the vaccine and can visit drop-in clinics. It’s as important as ever to continue to rapid test regularly. More information on going back to school can be found on the Government website.
16 or 17 years old are encouraged to get their first Covid vaccination. If you have already been invited for your jab please follow the instructions to book an appointment or look out for opportunities to attend a local drop-in clinic. Vaccination centres continue to offer first and second dose vaccinations to everyone over 16 years old. 12-15 year olds who are eligible for vaccination will receive invitation from their GPs.
The deadline for those working in care home (other than family, friends and essential care givers) to be fully vaccinated is 11 November. You must have your first dose to be fully protected by the 16 September 2021. This will allow for the second jab in time for when the regulations come into force. Read the Government guidance in full.
It is still a legal requirement for people who have symptoms of COVID-19 to self-isolate and book a PCR test.
Everyone aged 18 years and older can have a free antibody test. Antibody tests help to improve our understanding of immunity against COVID-19 from vaccination and infection. You can opt in for antibody testing when booking your PCR. If your PCR test result is positive you may be selected for antibody testing.
Although no longer a legal requirement, face coverings, social distancing and regular handwashing remain effective ways to help reduce the risk of spreading Covid.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

In week 35 (Monday 23rd August – Sunday 29th August) there were 1,918 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these:

450 were in Stroud
373 were in Gloucester
373 were in Cheltenham
261 were in Tewkesbury
241 were in Cotswold
220 were in Forest of Dean

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ as at 16:00 01/09/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 298.9 in Gloucestershire, 378.4 in the South West, and 305.1 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 33 (Saturday 14^th August – Friday 20^th August) there were 6 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 6.4% of all deaths, this compares with 1 (1.0% of all deaths) in Week 32.

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 28^th August they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

*Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 625 (3 new)

Friday 27th August 2021:

Key messages from GCC:

Make staying safe part of your bank holiday plans. With cases of Covid continuing to rise in our county make sure that you have all the essentials for a safe summer bank holiday. Get out in the fresh air or let fresh air indoors if meeting others; take regular rapid tests; and if you haven’t already – get vaccinated!
If you are 16 or 17 years old get your first Covid vaccination. If you have already been invited for your jab please follow the instructions to book an appointment or look out for opportunities to attend a local drop-in clinic. Vaccination centres continue to offer first and second dose vaccinations to everyone over 16 years old.
Long Covid – a message from young people to young people. In a new series of NHS videos, three previously fit and health young people have shared their stories of suffering debilitating long Covid symptoms in a bid to urge young people to get double jabbed.
By law, anyone working or entering a care home (other than family, friends and essential care givers) must have had both doses of the Covid vaccination by 11 November. To meet this deadline they must have booked and received their first dose by September 16 2021. This will allow for the second jab in time for when the regulations come into force.
Get more from your PCR test. It is still a legal requirement for people who have symptoms of COVID-19 to self-isolate and book a PCR test.
Now, everyone aged 18 years and older can have a free antibody test. Antibody test help to improve our understanding of immunity against COVID-19 from vaccination and infection. If your PCR test result is positive you may be selected for antibody testing.
Although no longer a legal requirement, face coverings, social distancing and regular handwashing remain effective ways to help reduce the risk of spreading Covid.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 34 (Monday 16th August – Sunday 22nd August) there were 2,308 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

492 were in Gloucester
480 were in Cheltenham
480 were in Stroud
302 were in Tewkesbury
283 were in Cotswold
271 were in Forest of Dean

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change.

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 364.0 in Gloucestershire, 484.5 in the South West, and 326.6 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 32 (Saturday 7^th August – Friday 13^th August) there was 1 death mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 1.1% of all deaths, this compares with 3 (2.4% of all deaths) in Week 31.

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 21^st August they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts² – 622 (3 new).

Friday 20th August 2021:

Key messages from GCC

As of Monday (16 August), rules on self-isolation have changed. This means that anyone who has been fully vaccinated (received both Covid jabs), does not have to isolate after being in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. If you are not fully vaccinated, you still need to self-isolate if you are a close contact. However, even if fully vaccinated, you should still isolate if you have tested positive yourself or if you have Covid symptoms.
Around 75% of 18-29 year olds in Gloucestershire have had their first Covid jab. Vaccination sites and drop-in clinics continue to offer first and second doses of the Covid vaccine to everyone aged 18 years and over. If you have already been invited for your jab please follow the instructions to book an appointment or look out for opportunities to attend a local drop-in clinic.
Test regularly and help keep your loved ones safe this summer. You can access your free rapid test by collecting a kit from a local pharmacy to take home, taking a test on-site at a local pharmacy, ordering a test kit online to use at home or picking up kit from our outreach team. Follow our social media accounts to find out where they are each day.
Meeting up with friends and family outside also helps to prevent the spread of Covid as fresh air helps blow the virus particles away. If you do have visitors to your home, open windows and doors to let the fresh air in.
Although no longer a legal requirement, face coverings, social distancing and regular handwashing remain effective ways to help reduce the risk of spreading Covid.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 33 (Monday 9th August – Sunday 15^th August) there were 1,966 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 523 were in Gloucester
- 410 were in Cheltenham
- 373 were in Stroud
- 260 were in Tewkesbury
- 218 were in Cotswold
- 182 were in Forest of Dean

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change.

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 302.0 in Gloucestershire, 347.8 in the South West, and 305.7 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID-19

In week 31 (Saturday 31 July – Friday 6 August) there was 1 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 0.9% of all deaths, this compares with 0 (0.0% of all deaths) in Week 30

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 14 August they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 619 (5 new).

Friday 13th August 2021:

Key messages from GCC:

From Monday, 16 August, rules on self-isolation are changing. This means that anyone who has been fully vaccinated (received both Covid jabs), will not have to isolate after being in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. If you are not fully vaccinated, you will still need to self-isolate if you are a close contact. However, even if fully vaccinated, you should still isolate if you have tested positive yourself or if you have Covid symptoms.
Around 75% of 18-29 year olds in Gloucestershire have had their first Covid jab. Vaccination sites and drop-in clinics continue to offer first and second doses of the Covid vaccine to everyone aged 18 years and over. If you have already been invited for your jab please follow the instructions to book an appointment or look out for opportunities to attend a local drop-in clinic.
Test regularly and help keep your loved ones safe this summer. You can access your free rapid test by collecting a kit from a local pharmacy to take home, taking a test on-site at a local pharmacy, ordering a test kit online to use at home or picking up kit from our outreach team. Follow our social media accounts to find out where they are each day.
Meeting up with friends and family outside also helps to prevent the spread of Covid as fresh air helps blow the virus particles away. If you do have visitors to your home, open windows and doors to let the fresh air in.

Although no longer a legal requirement, face coverings, social distancing and regular handwashing remain effective ways to help reduce the risk of spreading Covid.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 32 (Monday 2nd July – Sunday 8th August) there were 1853 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

- 443 were in Cheltenham
- 454 were in Gloucester
- 342 were in Stroud
- 291 were in Tewkesbury
- 168 were in Cotswold
- 155 were in Forest of Dean

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change.

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 288 in Gloucestershire, 344.5 in the South West, and 297.1 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 30 (Saturday 24th July – Friday 30th July) there was 0 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 0.0% of all deaths, this compares with 3 (2.2% of all deaths) in Week 29

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 31st July they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 614 (0 new).

Tewkesbury Borough Council Bulletin:

Situation report

•Nationally, there are currently 6,179,506 cases, which are up by 377,945 over the last two weeks.

•In Gloucestershire, there are 1,845cases, an increase of 14 since last reported two weeks ago. The rate per 100,000 is 288.

•In Tewkesbury, there are 289 cases, an increase of 76 since last reported two weeks ago. The rate per 100,000 is 299.

•One person in Gloucestershire has lost their life in the last 14 days, after testing positive for Covid-19.

•18 Gloucestershire Covid-19 patients are in hospital, with 102 patients on virtual wards (home-based care) – 70 of these patients have been fully vaccinated.

Service delivery

•The refresh of both the Covid-19 Corporate Recovery Plan and the Council Plan has been undertaken by the corporate team and will be presented at Executive Committee on 2 September and then onto Council.

•Planning committee site visits have been reinstated.

•The Civic Suite at the Public Services Centre has reopened, but the council is encouraging users to limit the number of external people who use them for the time being.

•There are concerns about the national driver shortage and how this could affect our waste and recycling service. Ubico has a business continuity plan in place and it has coped very well so far, in comparison to similar service providers around the country.

Environmental health:

•Officers are continuing to see outbreaks in businesses and the team is providing them with support and advice on containment and covid-safety.

•The team is very busy with business as usual and is seeing an increasing number of general complaints and reports about a variety of issues.

•Lots of businesses are retaining covid-secure measures and have received a letter of support in doing this, co-signed by the county council’s director of public health and Tewkesbury Borough Council’s head of community services.

•CPOs are actively promoting and supporting business with updated signage.

High street recovery:

•Work is underway to begin promoting the Welcome Back Fund. The fund will help us to create and promote a safe environment for local trade and tourism.

•The High Street Recovery action plan has been approved.

Community

•Holiday Activities Fund: the activities and food parcels organised by Young Gloucestershire are open for bookings for young people across Tewkesbury Borough on free school meals at https://www.youngglos.org.uk/school-community/holiday-activities.

•Holiday Hunger/Summer Grants scheme: Gloucestershire County Council have allocated Tewkesbury Borough Council £70,000 to set up a summer grants scheme to provide food and fuel vouchers for vulnerable families with children under 5 years of age.

Business

•The team continues to receive high numbers of Test and Trace support payment applications and are working through these as quickly as possible. •All current grant schemes are now closed, with emphasis now on the post grant assurance framework.

Friday 6th August 2021:

Key messages from GCC:

Getting both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination is still our best chance of protecting ourselves from the most severe symptoms of COVID-19 and those people who are most at risk from the virus. Vaccination sites continue to offer first and second doses of the Covid vaccine to everyone aged 18 years and over. If you have already been invited for your jab please follow the instructions to book an appointment or look out for opportunities to attend a local drop-in clinic
Around three in four (75 per cent) 18-29 year olds in Gloucestershire have already had their first Covid jab. Mr Noel Peter, Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, explains why younger people should get the jab, even if they think they are at lower risk from the virus.
The NHS in Gloucestershire would like to reassure people aged 16 and 17 that they will receive an invite from local NHS services to book in for their vaccination soon, there is no need for them to contact their GP surgery at this time. This follows the announcement from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) that 16 and 17 year olds will be eligible for a first dose of Pfizer.
There is new mandatory vaccination for care home staff guidance published by the Government. We are currently working through this guidance for local implementation.
Covid is still with us and you could be passing it on without knowing. Testing twice-weekly if you don’t have symptoms helps to protect others around you. Collect your free rapid test from one of over 100 pharmacies county-wide; take a test on-site at your local pharmacy; order a test kit online to use at home. Pick up kit from our outreach team – follow our social media accounts to find out where they are each day.
Secondary school pupils who have been testing regularly whilst at school are encouraged to keep going throughout the summer holidays.
The test, trace and isolate steps will continue to play an important role in managing the virus and reduce the risk of it mutating and new variants developing. It remains a legal requirement, to self-isolate if you are Covid positive and until at least 16 August, for all contacts of a positive case to isolate. If you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid you are still encourage to get a PCR test.
The public is being urged to continue to use the NHS COVID-19 app to ‘check in’ as changes made from Monday 2 August will result in fewer contacts being advised to self-isolate following a close contact with a positive case.
Meeting up with friends and family outside will also help to prevent the spread of Covid as fresh air helps blow the virus particles away. If you do stay at home open windows and doors to let the fresh air in.
Although no longer a legal requirement, face coverings, social distancing and regular handwashing remain effective ways to help reduce the risk of spreading Covid.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases in week 31 (Monday 26th July – Sunday 1^st August) there were 1621 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

395 were in Cheltenham
383 were in Gloucester
306 were in Stroud
233 were in Tewkesbury
158 were in Cotswold
146 were in Forest of Dean

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 253.2 in Gloucestershire, 307.1 in the South West, and 280.4 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 29 (Saturday 17^th July – Friday 23rd July) there was 2 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 1.06% of all deaths, this compares with 1 (0.9% of all deaths) in Week 28

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 614 (1 new).

In the week ending the 30^th July there were 0 deaths from COVID19 in care homes this was in line with the previous 18 weeks when the CQC data showed 0 deaths mentioning COVID19.

Friday 30th July 2021:

Key messages from GCC:

Getting both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination is still our best chance of protecting ourselves from the most severe symptoms of COVID-19 and those people who are most at risk from the virus.
Rapid testing is still really important to help slow the spread of infection. Twice-weekly testing gives you the best chance of stopping Covid in it’s tracks. More than 100 pharmacies across the county are set up as collection points for FREE rapid COVID-19 tests. You can also visit a local pharmacy to take a test on site.
Secondary school pupils who have been testing regularly whilst at school are encouraged to keep going throughout the summer holidays. Testing regularly even though you have no symptoms is an important way to control the virus.
If you can’t meet friends and family outside, remember to open windows and doors to let plenty of fresh air in.
Ill or injured, but not life threatening? Visit NHS 111 or call 111. The 111 phone service can book you into the right NHS service for you e.g. a number of community minor injury & illness units across Glos are open ‘til 8pm
The test, trace and isolate steps will continue to play an important role in managing the virus and reduce the risk of it mutating and new variants developing.
It remains a legal requirement, to self-isolate if you are Covid positive and until at least 16 August, for all contacts of a positive case to isolate. If you
are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid you are still encourage to get a PCR test.
Although no longer a legal requirement, face coverings, social distancing and regular handwashing remain effective ways to help reduce the risk of spreading Covid

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats:

Cases

In week 30 (Monday 19th July – Sunday 25^th July) there were 1758 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

473 were in Gloucester
365 were in Stroud
320 were in Cheltenham
205 were in Forest of Dean
201 were in Tewkesbury
194 were in Cotswold

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 289.7 in Gloucestershire, 360.6 in the South West, and 370.9 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 28 (Saturday 10^th July – Friday 16th July) there was 0 death mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 0.0% of all deaths, this compares with 1 (0.9% of all deaths) in Week 27

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 24^th July they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

*Please the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 613 (1 new).

Tewkesbury Borough Council Bulletin:

Situation report:

•Nationally, there are currently 5,801,561 cases.

•In Gloucestershire, there are 1,850 cases, an increase of 221 since last reported two weeks ago. The rate per 100,000 is 291.8.

•In Tewkesbury, there are 213 cases, a decrease of 30 since last reported two weeks ago. The rate per 100,000 is 224.2.

•The R-rate for Gloucestershire is between 1.3 and1.5.

•Vaccinations: 87.7% of people over 16 years old have been double vaccinated –this is the highest in the southwest. The number of cases is lower in age groups that are fully vaccinated.

•There have been some reports of vaccine fraud. These include using other people’s ID to get vaccinated and offering vaccination staff bribes for early vaccinations. It is thought this is due to people wanting to go on holiday over the summer.

Service delivery:

Environmental health:
•There are still some outbreaks in businesses. Occasionally, this results in a business having to temporarily close due to insufficient staffing. The environmental health team is assisting businesses with outbreaks.

•Enquiries and complaints regarding Covid have reduced. Many businesses are continuing to practice Covid-safety measures.

•Events remain a priority for the team–they are working with organisers to ensure appropriate safety measures are being planned.

•A reminder letter from the Director of Public Health has been distributed to all businesses to ask them to remain cautious now that safety guidance has been lifted.

High street recovery:

•The Welcome Back Fund, which acts as an extension to the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund and will help us to create and promote a safe environment for local trade and tourism, was signed off by the government on Wednesday.

•The first quarterly claim to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) was submitted this week to allow us access to funding.

Community:

Holiday Activities Fund:the activities and food parcels organised by Young Gloucestershire are now open for bookings for young people across Tewkesbury Borough on free school meals at https://www.youngglos.org.uk/school-community/holiday-activities
Holiday Hunger/Summer Grantsscheme:GloucestershireCounty Council have allocated Tewkesbury Borough Council£70,000 to set up a summer grants scheme to provide food and fuel vouchers for vulnerable families with children under 5 years of age.
After a brief increase in the number of people requesting support through the Help Hub, requests have once again slowed down.
We have helped several organisations across the borough with successful applications to Gloucestershire County Council’s Covid Prevention Grants scheme. These funds are paid from the Contain Outbreak Management Fund and each organisation will receive approx. £20k.

WAM Youth Funding will be used to employ a male staff member for one year to help recruit and manage more male mentors and clear the backlog of 10-15 young people waiting to be referred. Usually,it takes six months for a young person to be referred and matched with a mentor.£19,770.00

Priors Park Neighbourhood ProjectFunding will be used to continue the delivery of projects or to meet demand of increased activity. Such costs will include admin support and Project Co-ordinator/Project Facilitator costs. Creative workshop materials.Projects include: PPNP Pantry, PPNP Portal, room hire, delivery of monthly meals to older and isolated people, contribution to staff welfare programmes, vehicle running costs but not purchase of vehicles, incidental damage to vehicles, tip runs, collections, deliveries of surplus food and non-food items.£19,920.00

Roses Theatre Trust Funding will support the Roses to restart and expand in-house activities for vulnerable groups following Covid-safety regulations. These include: establishing weekly daytime creative sessions for older and isolated groups. Restarting Roses Bingo and increase sessions to twice a week. The Roses works with Age UK and related community groups to reach isolated elderly. This group was a social lifeline to single elderly people pre-Covid. It was unable to continue due to the majority of users being digitally isolated. Re-establishing weekly visiting groups.£17,814.00. Supporting the Roses to establish a partnership with Inclusion Gloucestershire and to set up a weekly creative drop-in for disabled people in Tewkesbury.

Brockworth Link Continue fundraising to support the charity and provide the services needed. Funding will be used to enable Brockworth Link to continue supporting the community. Inclusive workshops designed to tackle and address the challenges that the Covid pandemic has exacerbated within the community. Workshops will provide support for those within the community who were already suffering from varied physical and emotional health issues such as isolation and anxiety, panic attacks, drug and alcohol abuse, fractured family units, disrupted school learning, domestic violence and thoughts and attempts of suicide. £18,961.00

GL3 Community Hub Funding will allow the community hub to provide free room hire to the many charities supporting our community (inclusive of utilities). The salary will allow the General Manager to develop new services, train more volunteers and provide more structured support to those most in need. This will include advertising, marketing, obtaining providers, facilities, Covid risk assessments, support to small charities for governance and policies.£19,680.00

The Coopers Edge Trust – increased home working has increased isolation and reduced community interaction.The trust will set up a work-from-home space in the community centre, offering residents an escape from isolation and increasing community interaction. The trust will transition to a subscription model when funding is gone if this service is still required.£20,000

Business:

•The application window for the Extended Restrictions Grant closed on Sunday, 25 July. We received a low number of applications despite targeted communications to eligible businesses. The total number of applications was 105 and we hope to make payments to successful applicants shortly.

•We continue to receive high numbers of Test and Trace support payment applications, although these have decreased slightly now that schools have broken up for the summer. We have received 27 applications over the last week.

Friday 23rd July 2021:

Key messages from GCC:

It’s important to remember that Step 4 is the next phase in the Government’s roadmap, but it’s not the last in overcoming Covid. Cases continue to rise across the county and people are encouraged to move forward but with caution.
Getting both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination is still our best chance of protecting ourselves from the most severe symptoms and those people who are most at risk from the virus. There are lots of drop-in clinics taking place across the county and a new dedicated webpage has been set up to share details of the next available clinics.
The Rapid Testing Team have been out and about in the county this week handing out kits and talking to people about the importance of regulars rapid testing to help stop Covid in it’s tracks. You can find out where they are each day via the council’s social media feeds.

You can also pick up rapid test kit from more than 100 pharmacies county-wide with many now offering on-site testing – this is especially good for people who have never done a rapid test using a Lateral Flow Device (LFD) before.
It remains a legal requirement, to self-isolate if you are Covid positive and until at least 16 August, for all contacts of a positive case to isolate. If you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid, you are still encouraged to get a PCR test.
Although no longer a legal requirement, face coverings, social distancing alongside regular handwashing and increase ventilation remain effective ways to help reduce the risk of spreading Covid.
As an organisation, we will be gradually bringing staff back into our buildings and will continue to ask them and visitors to wear a face covering when moving around. We will also continue with social distancing for the comfort and safety of everyone. We will also continue to ask visitors to check in’ using the NHS App.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases in week 29 (Monday 12th July – Sunday 18^th July) there were 2577 confirmed cases of COVID19. Of these cases:

647 were in Gloucester
518 were in Stroud
408 were in Cheltenham
404 were in Forest of Dean
302 were in Tewkesbury
298 were in Cotswold

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change.

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 395.8 in Gloucestershire, 504.2 in the South West, and 517.9 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 27 (Saturday 3rd June – Friday 9th July) there was 1 death mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 0.9% of all deaths, this compares with 0 (0.0% of all deaths) in Week 26

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 17^th July they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

*Please the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts – 613 (1 new).

Friday 16th July 2021:

Key messages from GCC:

On Monday, the Prime Minister confirmed plans to move into Step 4 of the roadmap on July 19th, which removes legal restrictions around face coverings, social distancing and working from home. Step 4 is not the last step in overcoming Covid and as cases are still increasing it’s right and encouraged for people to move forward with caution.
Getting both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination is still our best chance of protecting ourselves from the most severe symptoms and those people who are most at risk from the virus.
Rapid testing is still really important to help slow the spread of infection as society opens up. Twice-weekly rapid tests give you the best chance of stopping Covid in it’s tracks. It also gives you reassurance that you are still doing everything you can to prevent passing the virus on to those you care about.
The test, trace and isolate steps will continue to play an important role in managing the virus and reduce the risk of the virus mutating and new variants developing.
It remains a legal requirement, to self-isolate if you are Covid positive and until at least 16 August, for all contacts of a positive case to isolate. If you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid, you are still encouraged to get a PCR test.
Although no longer a legal requirement from 19th July, face coverings, social distancing and regular handwashing remain effective ways to help reduce the risk of spreading Covid. Many businesses and residents will choose to continue with some or all of these measures.
As an organisation, we will be gradually bringing staff back into our buildings and will continue to ask them and visitors to wear a face covering when moving around. We will also continue with social distancing for the comfort and safety of everyone. We will also continue to ask visitors to check in’ using the NHS App.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 28 (Monday 5th July – Sunday 11^th July) there were 1673 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

431 were in Gloucester
331 were in Cheltenham
246 were in Forest of Dean
238 were in Tewkesbury
218 were in Stroud
209 were in Cotswold

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change.

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 255.7 in Gloucestershire, 279.5 in the South West, and 343.5 in England⁹.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 26 (Saturday 26^th June – Friday 2nd July) there was 0 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 0.0% of all deaths, this compares with 0 (0.0% of all deaths) in Week 25

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 10^th July they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 3rd July they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

*Please the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts² – 612 (0 new).

Tewkesbury Borough Council Bulletin

Situation report:

Cases are continuing to rise. Nationally, there are 5,281,098 cases, an increase of 452,000since last reported two weeks ago.
Across the country, 63 people have lost their lives in the last 24 hours, and 257 have lost their lives in the last seven days.
In Gloucestershire, there are 1,638 cases, an increase of 484 since last reported two weeks ago.
In Tewkesbury, there are 243 cases, a decrease of 12 since last reported two weeks ago.
The R-rate for the southwest is between 1.3 –1.6amongst the highest in the country.
Vaccinations: 46,097,464 people have received their first vaccination and 35,341,428 people have also received their second vaccination. Service delivery

Property and asset management:

In line with the lifting of government restrictions, the Public Services Centre will reopen to the public on Monday, 19 July and a limited number of officers will return to work in the building each day. To maintain a safe environment in the building, customers will be encouraged to book appointments for face-to-face meetings with officers rather than dropping in. However, managers will ensure that teams are sufficiently staffed on-site to ensure that any drop-ins can still be seen.

Communications:

In anticipation of the reopening of the Public Services Centre, messages have been added to our website and social media channels to encourage customers to book appointments.

Growth Hub:

The Growth Hub will be open from next week. Appointments will be available for booking after the first few days.

High street recovery:

High Streets Heritage Action Zone for Tewkesbury High Street has now launched, and the webpages are live. Ullin Jodah-McStea, the full-time Programme Manager for the scheme, is now in post.
A grant action plan for the Welcome Back Fund -which acts as an extension to the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund and helps us to create and promote a safe environment for local trade and tourism -has been submitted to the Government for approval –we are still awaiting sign-off on this.

The barriers on Tewkesbury High Street will be removed in the evening on Monday,19 July and the area will benefit from a deep clean by GCC Highways and Ubico.

Community:

The number of people requesting support through the Help Hub is rising slightly elsewhere in the county but remains low in Tewkesbury Borough.
Holiday Activities Fund: borough-wide activity schemes organised by Young Gloucestershire are now open for bookings for young people on free school meals. Further COMF(Covid Outbreak Management Fund) funding has created extra spaces for young people not on free school meals -booking for these spaces will be available from next week.
Gloucestershire County Council have allocated a further £50k per district to develop a summer grants scheme for vulnerable families who need assistance with food and fuel. Further dialogue regarding how to manage this scheme will take place shortly.
Applications for the small community grants scheme are coming in steadily at a rate of two-to-three per week.
A workshop designed to inform community groups of the best way to crowd-fund their projects was held last week. Positive feedback was received from the 20 groups that attended.

Business:

A new Additional Restrictions Grant was launched on 7 July –applications will run until 25 July. Despite a targeted email sent to potentially eligible applicants, the uptake has been disappointing and so the team have been ringing businesses to encourage them to apply. By the end of play on 15 July, we had received 55 applications.
We are continuing to receive Test and Trace Support payment applications in large numbers. We have had 221 applications since the start of June

Friday 9th July 2021:

Key messages from GCC:

Subject to confirmation next Monday 12 July, England will move into Step 4 of the Government’s roadmap on Monday 19 July. This means we will move away from legal restrictions including: limits on numbers of people who can meet up indoors and outside, wearing face coverings and social distancing.
Test and trace will continue and people will still need to isolate if they test positive – with some contact isolation, such as in schools set to stop. Contingency plans will remain in place in case there are changes to the situation, for example during the winter months.
Making sure you have had both COVID-19 vaccinations is crucial. Vaccines have saved thousands of lives and continue to prove effective against variants such as Delta. Vaccinations are being offered to all over 18s in England. The interval for second jabs for the over 40s has already been reduced from 12 to eight weeks and following the Prime Minister’s announcement this week, under 40s will also have their jab brought forward, with booster vaccinations set to be rolled out to the most vulnerable. Your GP will be in touch as soon as it’s your turn.
The Department for Transport has announced that whilst the red travel list will remain those who are double vaccinated will not have to isolate on return from countries on the amber list.
A new walk-through coronavirus (COVID-19) testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at Coronation Square, Edinburgh Place (GL51 7RG) in Cheltenham, as part of the government’s drive to continue to improve the accessibility of COVID-19 testing for local communities. The new site is situated so it is easily accessible without a car. Anyone with one or more of these symptoms should book a test at uk/coronavirus or by calling 119. The government is committed to making it even easier to get tested and to reducing the time it takes to receive test results.
Free, twice-weekly rapid testing is available to everyone without symptoms. Getting tested even though you have no symptoms will be critical to control the virus as society reopens, including the spread of variants. Many more pharmacies in the county are offering on-site testing, which is especially good for people who haven’t taken a rapid test before or want some support to do it. All locations, including kit collection points can be found on the NHS Finder Map.
Washing your hands, keep your distance and wearing a face covering in busy areas are still the best ways of protecting yourself and others from catching and spreading COVID-19.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 26 (Monday 28^th June- Sunday 4^th July) there were 1490 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

445 were in Gloucester
290 were in Cheltenham
254 were in Stroud
248 were in Tewkesbury
149 were in Cotswold
104 were in Forest of Dean

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change.

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 226.0 in Gloucestershire, 190.3 in the South West, and 245.0 in England⁹.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 25 (Saturday 19th June – Friday 25th June) there was 0 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 0.0% of all deaths, this compares with 1 (1.0% of all deaths) in Week 24

*Please the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts² – 612 (0 new).

Deaths in Care Homes: 406 (0 new)

Friday 2nd July 2021:

Key messages from GCC:

As expected, as lockdown restrictions have been eased and people have started to mix more, so has Covid. Cases are going up across the country – with some areas, including Gloucestershire, seeing more rapid growth. The majority of cases in the county are in younger people aged 10-29 years old – mostly as a result of community transmission – but we are seeing outbreaks in schools and places of work which are being well managed.
To date, we have seen relatively low rates in Gloucestershire and across the south west. This is good news but it could also explain why our cases are rising more quickly than in some other areas with less people having gained a level of immunity from some exposure to the virus. Add to that, we are testing more people than ever before!
Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and others. All adults aged over 18 years can now get a their vaccine, with the second dose for over 40s being accelerated from 12 to eight weeks in between. One dose of the vaccine offers good levels of protection, but to get maximum protection everyone must get a second dose.
Three local GP-led vaccination sites are holding an additional ‘drop-in’ service this weekend in the Stroud, Cirencester and Gloucester areas – for anyone over the age of 18 who has yet to take up the offer of their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Everyone must continue with regular rapid COVID-19 testing, even if they have been vaccinated.
Anyone with symptoms should self-isolate immediately and get tested – there is help and support available for things such as self-isolation payments. If you have been told to stay at home and self-isolate because you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid you should now get a PCR test – even if you don’t have symptoms. You must continue to self-isolate for the full ten days even if your PCR result is negative!

And remember to:

– Wash your hands well and often

– Wear a face covering where required

– Keep your distance (remember the two metre rule)

– Get out in the fresh air or if you are staying inside let lots of fresh air in

– Limit how many people you meet up with – stick to six or two households inside and up to 30 outside – still remembering that two metre rule!

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 26 (Monday 21^stJune – Sunday 27^thJune) there were 1186 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

347 were in Gloucester
303 were in Cheltenham
259 were in Tewkesbury
122 were in Stroud
99 were in Cotswold
56 were in Forest of Dean

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change.

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 178.3 in Gloucestershire, 127.5 in the South West, and 158.2 in England.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 24 (Saturday 12^th June – Friday 18th June) there was 1 death mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 1.0% of all deaths, this compares with 0 (0.0% of all deaths) in Week 23

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 26^th June they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

*Please the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts² – 612 (0 new).

Tewkesbury Borough Council:
Situation report:
• Cases are continuing to rise locally. Nationally, the rate per 100k is 169. In Gloucestershire, the rate per 100k is 181.
• The R-rate for the south west is between 1.3 – 1.7. Nationally, it is 1.2 – 1.4.
• There has been a sharp rise in cases in Tewkesbury Borough – the rate for the borough is 268 per 100k (an increase of 119% between 18 – 24 June).
• The highest case rate in the county is in Tewkesbury West and Twyning (at Middle Super Output Area (MSOA) level) – the area currently has 59 cases and a rate per 100k of 515.4.
• Despite the significant increase in number of cases in the last 21 days, there are low numbers in hospital and intensive care, as of 28 June there were 14 admitted patients.
• Vaccinations: 84.8% of all adults in the county have received their first vaccination and 93.6% of JVC groups 1-9.

Service delivery:

High street recovery:

•Tewkesbury High Streets Heritage Action Zone officially launched this week. A press release has been issued to promote this.

•An action plan for the Welcome Back Fund -which acts as an extension to the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund and helps us to create and promote a safe environment for local trade and tourism -has been submitted to the Government for approval –we are still awaiting sign-off on this.

•We are continuing to promote the ‘Let’s Spring Back’ campaign –which encourages people to return to the borough’s high streets and shop locally. Three videos have been produced to promote local high streets on social media–the first of which was shared yesterday about Winchcombe retailers welcoming customers back safely. A new campaign, which will continue the ‘shop local’ message over the summer, will be launched in the next month.

Property and asset management:

•The property team is preparing to reopen the Public Services Centre to the public –this will be by appointment-only. This will be communicated and promoted in due course and is, of course, subject to any government restrictions.

Environmental health:

•The environmental health team is still very busy with business as usual and an increasing number of local covid outbreaks in business settings.

•Enquiries relating to events, including Temporary Event Notices, are still high. However, good liaison with organisers through the Safety Advisory Group is helping to ensure these events are held in a safe manner and include covid-safety measures to reduce transmission.

•The Community Safety team are supporting three community events with Gloucestershire Constabulary and Infobuzz on Monday and Tuesday next week using the police bus. They will be at: Bishop’s Cleeve on Monday,5 July (morning). Northway on Tuesday,6July(morning). Twyning Tuesday, 6 July (afternoon).

•Additional resource is being sought for our licensing service which is still impacted by long term sickness.

Internal audit:

•One member of the team has now returned to internal audit from the business cell. This team member will lay the foundations for the recovery of the team’s work. This will initially include a review of the suite of internal audit recommendations and will agree new implementation dates with managers, re-instigate the quarterly meeting with key members, and conduct a review of the team’s workplan and quality assurance and improvement plan.

Community:

•The number of people requesting support through the Help Hub remains very low.

•Holiday Activities Fund:Young Gloucestershire is in the process of confirming activity across the borough for young people on free school meals. Food will be provided as well as activity across four weeks during the summer. Young Gloucestershirehas confirmed activity in Tewkesbury, Northway, Bishop’s Cleeve, Churchdown and Winchcombe–it is in the process of confirming activity in Brockworth. Food parcels will be provided for those who can’t take part in the activities.

•The council’s Capital Grants Panel has met and awarded grants (further details for members will be provided shortly). Many of these grants are influenced by Covid 19.•Applications for the council’s Covid-19 Community Grants scheme continue to be submitted.

Business

•Restart Grant applications closed on 30 June 2021. TBC have paid out over £3.8m in total.

•The new Additional Restrictions Grant (covering the four-week delay in Stage 4 of the government’s road map) launches on 7 July and ends on 25 July.This scheme will target businesses that either can still not open under Stage 3 of the roadmap, or those which are open but remain severely financially impacted. A press release has been issued to promote this.

•Test and Trace Support payment applications have increased over the last couple of weeks due to the rising number of cases in our borough and the high number of children sent home from school to self-isolate.We have had 66 claims in the last sevendays and lots of queries throughemail and customer services.The customer services team isworking with us to help manage this increased level of contact.

Friday 25th June 2021:

Key messages

Whilst, thankfully, the number of Gloucestershire residents getting really ill or sadly dying from Covid is now much lower, the numbers of infections across the county is going up. Now is not the time to take our foot off the pedal – we must keep working together to keep cases down so that we can move to a more normal way of life as soon as possible
Continue to work from home where you can, stick to meeting outdoors in the fresh air whenever possible (up to 30 people), limit the number of people you meet with indoors (up to six people or two households), wash your hands regularly, wear a face covering where necessary and continue to social distance.
Get both doses of your COVID-19 vaccination when invited. Vaccines are the best way to protect people from coronavirus and have saved thousands of lives. Vaccinated people are far less likely to get Covid with symptoms and are even more unlikely to get serious COVID-19, to be admitted to hospital, or to die from it. One dose of the vaccine offer good levels of protection, but to get maximum protection everyone must get a second dose.
All adults aged over 18 years are now eligible for their Covid vaccination. Second doses for all over 40s have been accelerated by reducing the time between doses from 12 weeks to 8 weeks. When it’s your turn, you will be invited by your GP – there is no need to contact your doctor or go out of county for your jab.
New analysis by Public Health England (PHE) shows for the first time that two doses of COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against hospitalisation from the Delta variant. The analysis suggests the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is 96 per cent effective and the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is 92 per cent effective against hospitalisation after both doses.
Get your free, rapid COVID-19 test. Rapid tests are for people with no symptoms – they can help us detect cases of Covid that we might not otherwise know about, so that quick action can be taken to prevent the virus spreading There are more than 100 pharmacies county-wide where you can pick up your free rapid tests to use at home. Some pharmacies have now come on board to offer on site testing too – on site testing is good for people who want to get used to taking the tests first before they do it at home.
If you have been told to stay at home and self-isolate because you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 you should now get a PCR test – even if you don’t have symptoms. You must continue to self-isolate for the full ten days even if your PCR result is negative!

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats

Cases

In week 25 (Monday 14^th June – Sunday 20^th June) there were 642 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

195 were in Gloucester
161 were in Tewkesbury
92 were in Stroud
74 were in Cotswold
73 were in Cheltenham
47 were in Forest of Dean

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 113.8 in Gloucestershire, 88.9 in the South West, and 100.4 in England⁹.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 23 (Saturday 5^th June – Friday 11th June) there were 0 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 0.0% of all deaths, this compares with 0 (0.0% of all deaths) in Week 22

Friday 18th June 2021:

Key messages

On Monday 14 June, Government announced that plans to further unlock restrictions will be paused for four weeks. This means that the majority of the current restrictions will remain in place until 19 July, including: social distancing; working from home where you can; and limits on the numbers of people who can meet indoors (up to six people or two households) or up to 30 people outdoors. There will be some exceptions to the current rules.
By the end of this week, all adults aged over 18 years will be eligible for their Covid vaccination. At the same time, following the national announcement people over the age of 40 should have their second dose brought forward from 12 to 8 weeks. When it’s your turn, you will be invited by your GP – there is no need to contact your doctor or go out of county for your jab.
You can collect your free, rapid COVID-19 test kits from one of five libraries located in and around Gloucester City. The libraries include: Gloucester City, Hucclecote, Longlevens, Churchdown and Quedgeley. Please check opening hours as these will vary between each site. There are also more than 100 pharmacies county-wide where you can pick up your free rapid tests, with some pharmacies starting to come on board to offer onsite testing.
Self isolate, this means not going to school, work or to the shops, and book a Covid test, if you have any of the main Covid symptoms. These are: a high temperature, a new and continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. If you have been told to stay at home and self-isolate because you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 you should now get a PCR test – even if you don’t have symptoms. You must continue to self-isolate for the full ten days even if your PCR result is negative
Hands, face and fresh air are still important steps to take to keep each other safe. EVEN IF you have had both jabs, you should still follow these rule.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats:

Cases

In week 24 (Monday 7^th June – Sunday 13^th June) there were 401 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

110 were in Gloucester
108 were in Cheltenham
76 were in Tewkesbury
46 were in Stroud
32 were in Forest of Dean
29 were in Cotswold

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 57.3 in Gloucestershire, 46.3 in the South West, and 74.7 in England⁹.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 22 (Saturday 29th – Friday 4th June) there were 0 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 0.0% of all deaths, this compares with 0 (0.0% of all deaths) in Week 21

Tewkesbury Borough Council:

Situation report

•Cases are continuing to rise. In Gloucestershire, the rate per 100k is 54. Nearly all cases are of the Delta variant, and many of those infected are 18 –24-year-olds who have not been vaccinated.

•The virus is not currently causing operational issues in the NHS in Gloucestershire; at present, no patients are in intensive care beds. However, the NHS is preparing to be ready for a possible third wave in early autumn..

•735,000 vaccinations have been administered in Gloucestershire and over 18s are currently being offered the vaccine.

Service delivery

High street recovery:

•We are continuing to promote the ‘Let’s Spring Back’ campaign –which encourages people to return to the borough’s high streets and shop locally –including regular social media posts, and adverts and editorial content in local publications. A new campaign, which will continue the ‘shop local’ message over the summer, will be launched in the next month.

•An action plan for the Welcome Back Fund–which acts as an extension to the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund and helps us to create and promote a safe environment for local trade and tourism-has been submitted to the Government for approval.

Property and asset management:

•Members of the public who wish to attend the in-person Planning Committee and Council meetings next Tuesday, 22 June are required to register online–places can be booked via our website. This message has also been promoted on our social media channels.

Community:

•The number of people requesting support through the Help Hub remains very low.

•Young Gloucestershire is leading on the creation of a Holiday Activities Fund. This will provide holiday activities and food for young people on free school meals throughout the summer holidays.

Business:

•Restart Grant applications are slowing down. We have paid out a total of £3,806,700 to 498 businesses.

•We will be looking into designing a new Additional Restrictions Grant to help those businesses most affected by the extension to the restrictions past 21 June.

•Self-isolation payment applications have increased as Covid rates rise across the borough. In the last week alone,we have received 17 applications

Friday 11th June 2021:

Key messages

We’re making good progress in our fight against COVID-19 but the recent increase in cases both locally and elsewhere in the country proves that it hasn’t gone away.
Understandably, news of new variants, raises concern within communities, but the advice remains the same to make sure we keep protecting ourselves and our loved ones:
- Wash your hands well and often
- Wear a face covering where required
- Keep your distance
- And if you’re meeting others indoors, make sure you’re letting in lots of fresh air
- If you think you have any of the symptoms, isolate straight away, get a PCR test as soon as possible and give as much information as possible to the NHS Track and Trace Team

It’s also crucial that we get tested regularly because as we mix more, Covid could be doing the same. Rapid testing is for people with no symptoms, it is free, quick and convenient. You can now collect your test kits from more than 100 community pharmacies across the county. ALWAYS remember to record your results – positive or negative!
In light of the increased number of COVID-19 cases specifically in and around the Barton and Tredworth area of Gloucester, the Testing Outreach Team will be in the area handing out test kits every day this week, between 10-12 and 2-4.
People aged 25-29 years old are now being invited to get their first COVID-19 vaccination.
The way you access your Covid vaccine in Gloucestershire is slightly differently to most parts of the country. If you are eligible and haven’t already been contacted, your local GP will be in touch soon – you do not need to contact the surgery or go out of county for your appointment. Once invited you can book a slot at one of the county’s 10 vaccination centres – note these centres don’t appear on the national system
The first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine offers a good level of protection against the virus, but for long-lasting and better protection a second vaccination is needed. When it’s your turn please get your second dose – your vaccine has been allocated and will be waiting for you at the same centre where you received your first dose.
Help stop the spread of infection, help protect your friends and family, help us get back to a more normal way of life, as quickly as possible.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats:

Cases

In week 23 (Monday 31st May – Sunday 6^th June) there were 281 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

84 were in Gloucester
71 were in Cheltenham
48 were in Tewkesbury
28 were in Forest of Dean
27 were in Stroud
23 were in Cotswold

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 40.3 in Gloucestershire,18.3 in the South West, and 49.99 in England⁹.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 21 (Saturday 22nd – Friday 28th May) there were 0 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 0.0% of all deaths, this compares with 0 (0.0% of all deaths) in Week 20

Friday 4th June 2021:

Key Messages:

Back to school: What test gets you tops marks without needing to study? A rapid Covid test, of course! Regular testing is still really important in our fight against COVID-19. As part of your back to school prep, make sure you’ve got your hand gel, face mask and an average sized grand piano (or just remind yourself what two meters looks like).
Did you know your local pharmacy now offers rapid Covid testing? They are quick, easy and taken twice a week help to protect you and your loved ones. Find your nearest pharmacy offering tests.
Please book your first and second COVID-19 vaccine appointments as soon as your local GP surgery gets in touch to invite them for their vaccination. The first dose of the COVID-19 vaccines offers a good level of protection against COVID-19, but for better, long-lasting protection you need both doses.
We’re making good progress, but we’re not there yet – Professor Sarah Scott updates on how Gloucestershire is doing and gives info on variants in the county.
What do we know about the new COVID-19 variants – This PHE blog tells you more.

Gloucestershire COVID-19 stats:

Cases

In week 22 (Monday 24th May– Sunday 30^thMay) there were 88 confirmed cases of COVID19.

Of these cases:

38 were in Gloucester
17 were in Tewkesbury
12 were in Cheltenham
7 were in Stroud
9 were in Forest of Dean
5 were in Cotswold

* Please note these figures are provisional and subject to change. (Source as at 16:00 02/06/2021)

The rate of cases in the last 7 days per 100,000 is 12.6 in Gloucestershire, 9.3 in the South West, and 30.6 in England⁹.

Deaths mentioning COVID19

In week 20 (Saturday 15th – Friday 21st May) there were 0 deaths mentioning “novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”, which is 0.0% of all deaths, this compares with 0 (0.0% of all deaths) in Week 19

*Please note these figures are based on all deaths registered by the 29^th May, they are provisional and will be subject to change. They include deaths that make any mention of COVID-19 on the death certificate. (Source: Weekly provisional figures on deaths occurring and registered in England and Wales by Local Authority)

*Please note the dates above, the ONS weeks run from Saturday- Friday and we are unable to change this.

Deaths in NHS Trusts² – 612 (0 new).

Deaths in care homes⁴ – 406 (0 new in May)

	Friday 26 Feb	Saturday 27 Feb	Sunday 28 Feb	Monday 1 Mar	Tuesday 2 Mar	Wednesday 3 Mar	Thursday 4 Mar	Friday 5 Mar	Saturday 6 Mar	Sunday 7 Mar	Monday 8 Mar
Stow Stow Rugby Football Club, Oddington Road, Stow, GL54 1JJ	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Cirencester Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 6JS	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Cheltenham University Of Gloucestershire, Entrance 3, Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham North RFC, Stoke Orchard Road, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 7DG	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Tewkesbury Lower Lode Depot, Lower Lode Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5TT	X	X	X	X		X	X	X	X	X	X
Cinderford Cinderford RFC, Dockham Rd, Cinderford GL14 2AQ	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Dursley Rugby Club, Hounds Green, Dursley GL11 6AJ	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Gloucester GL19 3BE	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Winchcombe Sudeley Castle, Castle Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Stroud Stratford Park Leisure Centre, Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AH	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

	Monday 15 Feb	Tuesday 16 Feb	Wednesday 17 Feb	Thursday 18 Feb	Friday 19 Feb	Saturday 20 Feb	Sunday 21 Feb	Monday 22 Feb
Stow Stow Rugby Football Club, Oddington Road, Stow, GL54 1JJ	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Cirencester Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 6JS	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Cheltenham University Of Gloucestershire, Entrance 3, Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham North RFC, Stoke Orchard Road, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 7DG		X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Tewkesbury Lower Lode Depot, Lower Lode Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5TT	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Cinderford Cinderford RFC, Dockham Rd, Cinderford GL14 2AQ	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Dursley Rugby Club, Hounds Green, Dursley GL11 6AJ	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Gloucester GL19 3BE	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Winchcombe Sudeley Castle, Castle Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Stroud Stratford Park Leisure Centre, Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AH	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

	Monday 2 Nov	Tuesday 3 Nov	Wednesday 4 Nov	Thursday 5 Nov	Friday 6 Nov	Saturday 7 Nov	Sunday 8 Nov	Monday 9 Nov
Stow Stow Rugby Football Club, Oddington Road, Stow, GL54 1JJ	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Cirencester Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 6JS								x
Cheltenham University Of Gloucestershire, Entrance 3, Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH						x	x
Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham North RFC, Stoke Orchard Road, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 7DG			x
Tewkesbury Tewkesbury RFC, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Cinderford Cinderford RFC, Dockham Rd, Cinderford GL14 2AQ	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Dursley Rugby Club, Hounds Green, Dursley GL11 6AJ	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Gloucester GL19 3BE						x	x
Stroud Stratford Park Leisure Centre, Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AH	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x

	Monday 26 Oct	Tuesday 27 Oct	Wednesday 28 Oct	Thursday 29 Oct	Friday 30 Oct	Saturday 31 Oct	Sunday 1 Nov	Monday 2 Nov	Tuesday 3 Nov	Wednesday 4 Nov	Thursday 5 Nov
Stow Stow Rugby Football Club, Oddington Road, Stow, GL54 1JJ	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Cirencester Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 6JS				x	x
Cheltenham University Of Gloucestershire, Entrance 3, Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH						x	x
Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham North RFC, Stoke Orchard Road, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 7DG			x							x
Tewkesbury Tewkesbury RFC, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Cinderford Cinderford RFC, Dockham Rd, Cinderford GL14 2AQ	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Dursley Rugby Club, Hounds Green, Dursley GL11 6AJ	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Gloucester GL19 3BE						x	x
Stroud Stratford Park Leisure Centre, Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AH	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x

	Monday 19 Oct	Tuesday 20 Oct	Wednesday 21 Oct	Thursday 22 Oct	Friday 23 Oct	Saturday 24 Oct	Sunday 25 Oct	Monday 26 Oct
Stow Stow Rugby Football Club, Oddington Road, Stow, GL54 1JJ	x	x	x		x	x	x
Cirencester Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 6JS	x	x		x	x	x	x
Cheltenham University Of Gloucestershire, Entrance 3, Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH						x	x
Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham North RFC, Stoke Orchard Road, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 7DG
Tewkesbury Tewkesbury RFC, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG	x	x	x	x		x	x	x
Cinderford Cinderford RFC, Dockham Rd, Cinderford GL14 2AQ	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Dursley Rugby Club, Hounds Green, Dursley GL11 6AJ	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Gloucester GL19 3BE						x	x
Stroud Stratford Park Leisure Centre, Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AH	x	x	x	x	x		x	x

	Friday 2 Oct	Saturday 3 Oct	Sunday 4 Oct	Monday 5 Oct	Tuesday 6 Oct	Wednesday 7 Oct	Thursday 8 Oct	Friday 9 Oct	Saturday 10 Oct	Sunday 11 Oct	Monday 12 Oct
Stow Stow Rugby Football Club, Oddington Road, Stow, GL54 1JJ	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Cirencester Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 6JS	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Cheltenham University Of Gloucestershire, Entrance 3, Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH		x	x						x
Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham North RFC, Stoke Orchard Road, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 7DG						x
Tewkesbury Tewkesbury RFC, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Cinderford Cinderford RFC, Dockham Rd, Cinderford GL14 2AQ	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Dursley Rugby Club, Hounds Green, Dursley GL11 6AJ				x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Gloucester GL19 3BE										x
Stroud Stratford Park Leisure Centre, Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AH	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x

	Tuesday 22 Sept	Wednesday 23 Sept	Thursday 24 Sept	Friday 25 Sept	Saturday 26 Sept	Sunday 27 Sept	Monday 28 Sept	Tuesday 29 Sept	Wednesday 30 Sept	Thursday 1 Oct
Stow Stow Rugby Football Club, Oddington Road, Stow, GL54 1JJ							x	x	x	x
Cirencester Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 6JS	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Cheltenham University Of Gloucestershire, Entrance 3, Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH						x
Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham North RFC, Stoke Orchard Road, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 7DG								x	x
Tewkesbury Tewkesbury RFC, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Cinderford Cinderford RFC, Dockham Rd, Cinderford GL14 2AQ	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Dursley Rugby Club, Hounds Green, Dursley GL11 6AJ		x	x	x
Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Gloucester GL19 3BE					x	x
Stroud Stratford Park Leisure Centre, Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AH	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x

	Friday 7 Aug	Saturday 8 Aug	Sunday 9 Aug	Monday 10 Aug	Tuesday 11 Aug	Wednesday 12 Aug	Thursday 13 Aug	Friday 14 Aug	Saturday 15 Aug	Sunday 16 Aug	Monday 17 Aug
Stow Stow Rugby Football Club, Oddington Road, Stow, GL54 1JJ				X	X	X
Cirencester Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 6JS	X	X						X	X	X
Cheltenham University Of Gloucestershire, Entrance 3, Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH						X	X	X
Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham North RFC, Stoke Orchard Road, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 7DG		X	X	X						X	X
Tewkesbury Tewkesbury RFC, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG
Stroud Stratford Park Leisure Centre, Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AH