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Is the tide turning in the battle with the virus?
29/07/2021
People are encouraged to keep up the good work to stop the spread
Covid case rates in the Banbury FM area remain high, but there is hope that the tide might be turning in the battle with the virus.
In the week ending July 23 there were 333 new infections registered in our analysis, similar to levels in January. However, across the wider Cherwell District and Oxfordshire as a whole case rates are beginning to fall.
Last week there were 311.6 cases per 100,000 people in the Cherwell area, slightly down from 318.9 cases per 100,000 people the previous week. However this is still above the county average of 295.5 per 100,000 of the population.
All parts of Oxfordshire have reported a decline in cases, although numbers still remain high in all districts. Oxford City is once again seeing the highest rates.
Val Messenger, Oxfordshire County Council’s Deputy Director for Public Health, said: “In line with the national picture, we have seen a drop in cases across Oxfordshire over the past seven days. However, despite the overall decrease, rates remain high and it is clear the virus still presents a significant risk. We also know that case rates are likely to continue to fluctuate in the weeks ahead as we see the impact of the lifting of lockdown.
“It’s clear that everyone’s hard work to control the virus over the past few weeks is starting to make a difference, and we’re encouraging everyone to keep it up. Continue wearing a face covering in enclosed or crowded spaces, such as on public transport or in shops. Wash your hands regularly, socialise outdoors if you can, maintain space between yourself and others and ventilate rooms while you are indoors.
“Of course, our protection against the virus will increase as more of us are double vaccinated. So, we’re urging people, once more, to come forward to get their first and second jabs as soon as they can and continue to get tested regularly – especially if you have symptoms.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam