– 30 April 2021
 
The good news just keeps coming with the continuing success of the vaccine rollout, but the dire and extremely upsetting scenes from India reinforces the importance of infection control and social distancing practices as we learn to live with Covid.
 
The rate of infections across the district are continuing to fall and have started to level at 11/100,000 from 23 last week, the over 60’s rate has remained at 2/100,000 (2 last week) with just one case over the last seven days – which when compared to other districts in Warwickshire for all ages is Nuneaton & Bedworth 12/100,000, North Warwickshire 33/100,000, Warwick 15/100,000 and Rugby 49/100,000.  
 
In terms of ward data I can advise there have been no cases reported in Wellesbourne East and Wellesbourne West and just one case in the Snitterfield ward over the last week.
 
Continuing this positive note, the situation regarding SWFT Hospital Beds has remained at similar levels, there is now 1 (2) confirmed case of COVID-19 with 0 (1) patient in ICU (figures in brackets are from 23 April).  Occupancy levels are at 85% in respect of non-Covid patients for elective surgery and there are 57 unoccupied general and acute beds.
 
There have been no further Covid related deaths across Stratford District over the last three weeks and remain at 140 from the start of this second wave (28th August 2020) 37 occurring in care homes, 90 in hospital, two in a hospice and 10 at home and one in a communal establishment, out of a total of 976 all cause deaths in the district for this new second wave period. 
 
The cumulative total of deaths across Warwickshire for Wave 2 has now increased to 668 from 662 last week with a total of 4025 all cause deaths.  The cumulative total of Covid-19 deaths in Stratford district is 308 since the start of the pandemic and in Warwickshire 1269.
 
The locally led Lateral Flow Testing facility for people WITHOUT coronavirus symptoms in Stratford has now carried out 28,384 tests with 87 positive results, which represents no increases in positivity over the last three weeks.  The home testing service is still available to everyone with COVID-19 symptoms and can be accessed through the home testing online portal.  
 
With less than a week to go as your County Councillor this is my penultimate update on Covid after providing weekly updates over the last 12 months. Please take care and stay safe as we ease out of the lockdown restrictions and head towards the new normal.  My thanks to you all for all your support.
 
Kind regards
 
Anne
 
Anne Parry
County Councillor for Wellesbourne Division
SDC Ward Member for Wellesbourne East
SDC Portfolio Holder for Regulatory Services

 
Happy Shakespeare’s Day!!
 
And the good news continues in spite of the threats of the new variants from India and South Africa is that the rate of infections are down to 13/100,000 from 23 last week, however, the over 60’s rate has increased to 10/100,000 (2 last week) with four cases over the last seven days – so grandparents and those over 60 need to take care! 
 
The figures when compared to other districts in Warwickshire for all ages is Nuneaton & Bedworth 42/100,000, North Warwickshire 29/100,000, Warwick 7/100,000 and Rugby 38/100,000.  
 
Continuing this positive note, the situation regarding SWFT Hospital Beds has remained at similar levels, there is now just 1(2) confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 0 (1) patients in ICU (figures in brackets are from 16 April).  Occupancy levels continue to be at 88% in respect of non-Covid patients for elective surgery and there are 55 unoccupied general and acute beds.
 
There have been no further Covid related deaths across Stratford District over the last two weeks which remains at and 140 from the start of this second wave (28th August 2020) 37 occurring in care homes, 90 in hospital, two in a hospice and 10 at home and one in a communal establishment, out of a total of 907 all cause deaths in the district for this new second wave period. 
 
The cumulative total of deaths across Warwickshire for Wave 2 has now increased to 666 from 662 last week with a total of 3922 all cause deaths.  The cumulative total of Covid-19 deaths in Stratford district is 308 since the start of the pandemic and in Warwickshire 1267.
 
The locally led Lateral Flow Testing facility for people WITHOUT coronavirus symptoms in Stratford has now carried out 29,769 tests with 87 positive results – which represents no increase in the last two weeks. The home testing service is still available to everyone with COVID-19 symptoms and can be accessed through the home testing online portal.  
 
Please take care and stay safe in view of the ease of lockdown restrictions. Have a lovely weekend.
 
Kind regards
 
Anne
 
Anne Parry
County Councillor for Wellesbourne Division
SDC Ward Member for Wellesbourne East
SDC Portfolio Holder for Regulatory Services

The good news is continuing as we continue to head in the right direction, at the moment inspite of the threats of new variants, as the rate of infections are down to 23/100,000 from 32 last week, the over 60’s rate has remained at 2/100,000 (7 last week) with just one case over the last seven days – which when compared to other districts in Warwickshire for all ages is Nuneaton & Bedworth 27/100,000, North Warwickshire 48/100,000, Warwick 16/100,000 and Rugby 48/100,000.  
 
Continuing this positive note, the situation regarding SWFT Hospital Beds has remained at similar levels, there are now 2 (3) confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 1 (1) patients in ICU (figures in brackets are from 9 April).  Occupancy levels continue to be at 88% in respect of non-Covid patients for elective surgery and there are 47 unoccupied general and acute beds.
 
There have been no further Covid related deaths across Stratford District over the last week and remain at 140 from the start of this second wave (28th August 2020) 37 occurring in care homes, 90 in hospital, two in a hospice and 10 at home and one in a communal establishment, out of a total of 907 all cause deaths in the district for this new second wave period. 
 
The cumulative total of deaths across Warwickshire for Wave 2 has now increased to 662 from 660 last week with a total of 3830 all cause deaths.  The cumulative total of Covid-19 deaths in Stratford district is 308 since the start of the pandemic and in Warwickshire 1263.
 
The locally led Lateral Flow Testing facility for people WITHOUT coronavirus symptoms in Stratford has now carried out 26,719 tests with 87 positive results – which represents no increase in the positive cases over the last seven days. The home testing service is still available to everyone with COVID-19 symptoms and can be accessed through the home testing online portal.  
 
Please take care and stay safe in view of the ease of lockdown restrictions. 
 
 
Kind regards
 
Anne
 
Anne Parry
County Councillor for Wellesbourne Division
SDC Ward Member for Wellesbourne East
SDC Portfolio Holder for Regulatory Services

The positive news is continuing and our number of cases are still going in the right direction thanks to everyone’s compliance and the success of the vaccine rollout as the rate of infections are down to 32/100,000 from 44 last week, the over 60’s rate has remained at 7/100,000 (7 last week) with just three cases over the last seven days – which when compared to other districts in Warwickshire for all ages is Nuneaton & Bedworth 42/100,000, North Warwickshire 72/100,000, Warwick 28/100,000 and Rugby 54/100,000.  
 
Stratford-on-Avon District has also been revealed as the top district in the UK for the highest percentage of vaccine uptake by the over 50’s – which is a fantastic achievement by our NHS professionals and all the volunteers plus of course residents taking up the vaccine offer.
 
Continuing this positive note, the situation regarding SWFT Hospital Beds has remained at similar levels, there are now 3 (3) confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 1 (2) patients in ICU (figures in brackets are from 2 April).  Occupancy levels have increased to 88% in respect of non-Covid patients for elective surgery and there are 46 unoccupied general and acute beds.
 
There have been no further Covid related deaths across Stratford District over the last week and remain at 140 from the start of this second wave (28th August 2020) 37 occurring in care homes, 90 in hospital, two in a hospice and 10 at home and one in a communal establishment, out of a total of 907 all cause deaths in the district for this new second wave period. 
 
The cumulative total of deaths across Warwickshire for Wave 2 has now increased to 660 from 656 last week with a total of 3733 all cause deaths.  The cumulative total of Covid-19 deaths in Stratford district is 308 since the start of the pandemic and in Warwickshire 1261.
 
The locally led Lateral Flow Testing facility for people WITHOUT coronavirus symptoms in Stratford has now carried out 25,477 tests with 87 positive results. The home testing service is still available to everyone with COVID-19 symptoms and can be accessed through the home testing online portal.  
 
Let’s continue on this successful path and have another good week.
 
Kind regards
 
Anne
 
Anne Parry
County Councillor for Wellesbourne Division
SDC Ward Member for Wellesbourne East
SDC Portfolio Holder for Regulatory Services

Happy Easter everyone and I’m delighted to be reporting some more positive news this week as we head into the Bank Holiday weekend.  But we’ve all just got to keep focused and continue to be careful and keep in line with the restrictions particularly with the potential threat of the third wave from Europe.
 
The number of cases are still going in the right direction and are continuing to decline and are down to 44/100,000 from 68 last week, the over 60’s rate has continued to fall to 7/100,000 (17 last week) with just three cases over the last seven days – which when compared to other districts in Warwickshire for all ages is Nuneaton & Bedworth 55/100,000, North Warwickshire up to 158/100,000, Warwick 25/100,000 and Rugby 90/100,000.  Most of the cases continue to come from schools and young adults.
 
Continuing this positive note, the situation regarding SWFT Hospital Beds has also improved and there are now 3 (4) confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 2 (2) patients in ICU (figures in brackets are from 26 March).  Capacity levels have slightly increased with 91 unoccupied general and acute beds but the occupancy levels are now 76% which focuses on non-Covid patients for elective surgery etc.
 
Sadly, the cumulative deaths across Stratford District have increased once again by two over the last week and now number 140 from the start of this second wave (28th August 2020) 37 occurring in care homes, 90 in hospital, two in a hospice and 10 at home and one in a communal establishment, out of a total of 884 all cause deaths in the district for this new second wave period. 
 
The cumulative total of deaths across Warwickshire for Wave 2 has now increased to 656 from 641 last week within a total of 3634 all cause deaths.  The cumulative total of Covid-19 deaths in Stratford district is 308 since the start of the pandemic and in Warwickshire 1257.
 
The locally led Lateral Flow Testing facility for people WITHOUT coronavirus symptoms in Stratford has now carried out 23,731 tests with 84 positive results. The home testing service is still available to everyone with COVID-19 symptoms and can still be accessed through the home testing online portal.  
 
Wishing you all a great Easter weekend and let’s just keep being positive and keep up the good work in protecting ourselves and other people.  Take care.
 
 
Kind regards
 
Anne