The rate of infections across the district have started to level at 13/100,000 from 11 last week, but there are zero cases which have been reported for the over 60’s over the last seven days, which is terrific news.  Cases when compared to other districts in Warwickshire for all ages is Nuneaton & Bedworth 44/100,000, North Warwickshire 18/100,000, Warwick 19/100,000 and Rugby 31/100,000.  
 
Continuing this positive note, the situation regarding SWFT Hospital Beds has remained at similar levels, there remains just 1 (1) confirmed case of COVID-19 with 0 (0) patient in ICU (figures in brackets are from 30 April).  Occupancy levels have increased to 90% in respect of non-Covid patients for elective surgery and there are 38 unoccupied general and acute beds.
 
Sadly there has been one further Covid related death across the Stratford District over the last week to 141 from the start of this second wave (28th August 2020) 37 occurring in care homes, 91 in hospital, two in a hospice and 10 at home and one in a communal establishment, out of a total of 1000 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 670 from 668 last week with a total of 4131 all cause deaths.  The cumulative total of Covid-19 deaths in Stratford district is 309 since the start of the pandemic and in Warwickshire 1271.
 
The locally led Lateral Flow Testing facility for people WITHOUT coronavirus symptoms in Stratford has now carried out 29,133 tests with positive results remaining at 87, which represents no increases in positivity over the last four weeks.  The home testing service is still available to everyone with COVID-19 symptoms and can be accessed through the home testing online portal. 

​Kind regards
 
Anne
 
Anne Parry
County Councillor for Wellesbourne Division
SDC Ward Member for Wellesbourne East
SDC Portfolio Holder for Regulatory Services

– 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

Some more positive news this week, which is encouraging, but of course we must all be aware of not getting complacent.
 
The number of cases appear to be levelling and down slightly to 68/100,000 from 75 last week, but the over 60’s rate has continued to fall to 17/100,000 (34 last week) with just 7 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 74/100,000, Warwick 43/100,000 and Rugby 105/100,000.  Most of the cases are coming from schools and young adults.
 
Businesses and organisations are being encouraged to sign up for the free lateral flow testing kit service to test employees (without symptons) twice a week – click on to the following link  Register to order free rapid lateral flow coronavirus tests for your employees - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) which is free if you register by 31 March.  The home testing service is still available to everyone with COVID-19 symptoms, and can still be accessed through the home testing online portal.
 
Continuing this positive note, the situation regarding SWFT Hospital Beds has also improved and there are now 4 (6) confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 2 (1) patients in ICU (figures in brackets are from 19 March).  Capacity levels have slightly increased with 83 unoccupied general and acute beds but the occupancy levels are now 77% which focuses on non-Covid patients for elective surgery etc.
 
Sadly, the cumulative deaths across Stratford District have increased again by two over the last week and now number 138 from the start of this second wave (28th August 2020) 37 occurring in care homes, 89 in hospital, one in a hospice and 10 at home and one in a communal establishment, out of a total of 847 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 641 from 634 last week within a total of 3512 all cause deaths.  The cumulative total of Covid-19 deaths in Stratford district is 306 since the start of the pandemic and in Warwickshire 1241.
 
The locally led Lateral Flow Testing facility for people WITHOUT coronavirus symptoms in Stratford has now carried out 22,185 tests with 83 positive results.
 
Have a good weekend everyone and let’s just keep being positive and keep up the good work in protecting ourselves and other people.  Take care.
 
Kind regards
 
Anne
 
Anne Parry
County Councillor for Wellesbourne Division
SDC Ward Member for Wellesbourne East
SDC Portfolio Holder for Regulatory Services

Another encouraging week but I hasten to stress our infection rates are at a similar level to what they were in September so we still have a way to go and with the schools having gone back this week and some restrictions being lifted at the end of the month, we still need to be vigilant and keep doing what we’ve been doing in terms of hands, face and space.
 
The figures over the last seven days are down to 45/100,000 from 68 last week, and the over 60’s rate has slightly decreased to 48/100,000 (53 last week) (with 20 cases over the last seven days) – which when compared to other districts in Warwickshire for all ages is Nuneaton & Bedworth 80/100,000, North Warwickshire 84/100,000, Warwick 58/100,000 and Rugby 77/100,000.  So Stratford and Warwick Districts still have the lowest case rates across the county. 
 
The situation regarding SWFT Hospital Beds continues to improve and is now 17 (22) confirmed cases of COVID-19 but there are 4 (2) patients in ICU (figures in brackets are from 5 March).  Capacity levels have decreased with 76 unoccupied general and acute beds as there has been an increase of non-Covid patients for elective surgery etc.
 
Sadly the cumulative deaths across Stratford District have increased by three over the last week and now number 133 from the start of this second wave (28th August 2020) 37 occurring in care homes, 87 in hospital, one in a hospice and seven at home and one in a communal establishment, out of a total of 797 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 620 from 599 last week within a total of 3314 all cause deaths.  The cumulative total of Covid-19 deaths in Stratford district is 301 since the start of the pandemic and in Warwickshire 1220.
 
The locally led Lateral Flow Testing facility for people WITHOUT coronavirus symptoms in Stratford has now carried out 18,556 tests with 65 positive results.  If you are returning to a busy workplace environment it is important to use this facility and get tested on a regular basis.
 
Have a good weekend everyone and let’s just keep doing what we have been doing and protect other people and particularly those more vulnerable of all ages.
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– 5th March 2021
 
I’m pleased to report we have a more encouraging update this week in respect of the rates of infection which is very welcome news.
 
The figures over the last seven days are down to 68/100,000 from 91 last week, but the over 60’s rate has slightly increased to 53/100,000 (50 last week) (with 22 cases over the last seven days) – which when compared to other districts in Warwickshire for all ages is Nuneaton & Bedworth 110/100,000, North Warwickshire 164/100,000, Warwick 77/100,000 and Rugby 113/100,000.  So Stratford and Warwick Districts still have the lowest case rates across the county. 
 
According to the government’s dashboard 10 new people had a confirmed positive test result across the Wellesbourne/Snitterfield Division over seven days ending 27 February (17 last week). which translates into 100/100,000, so is considerably higher than the district average. This highlights the importance of not getting complacent or relaxing on the social distancing measures.
 
The situation regarding SWFT Hospital Beds continues to improve and is now 22 (27) confirmed cases of COVID-19 but there are 2 (4) patients in ICU (figures in brackets are from 26 Feb).  Capacity levels have improved with 113 unoccupied general and acute beds.
 
Sadly the cumulative deaths across Stratford District have increased by seven over the last week and now number 130 from the start of this second wave (28th August 2020) 36 occurring in care homes, 85 in hospital (including all seven from last week), one in a hospice and seven at home and one in a communal establishment, out of a total of 766 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 599 from 571 last week within a total of 3191 all cause deaths.  The cumulative total of Covid-19 deaths in Stratford district is 298 since the start of the pandemic and in Warwickshire 1200.
 
The locally led Lateral Flow Testing facility for people without coronavirus symptoms in Stratford at has now carried out 16,728 tests with 60 positive results.
 
The messages coming out of Public Health Warwickshire remain focused on conforming to the lockdown restrictions in order to stay safe and protect everyone else, as with the schools scheduled to return on Monday it is essential that extreme vigilance and the wearing of face masks and not household mixing (unless you are in a support bubble) is continued throughout the lockdown.
 
More vaccinations amongst residents living in Stratford District have been carried out than any of the other districts and boroughs in Warwickshire with a total of 39159 vaccinations as of 4th March. This is a fantastic achievement by all the vaccination centres and our thanks are extended to everyone involved with the vaccine rollout including all the volunteers.
 
Have a good weekend everyone and let’s just keep doing what we have been doing and protect other people and particularly those more vulnerable of all ages

 – 26th February 2021
 
It is disappointing to report that our district wide rates have increased this week which emphasises the importance of not letting complacency set in, despite the continuing success of the vaccine roll out which places South Warwickshire in second place nationally on having vaccinated the most over 65’s vaccines in terms of population percentage.
 
The figures over the last seven days are up to 91/100,000 from 83 last week, but the over 60’s rate has fallen to 50/100,000 (74 last week) (with 21 cases over the last seven days) – which when compared to other districts in Warwickshire for all ages is Nuneaton & Bedworth 164/100,000, North Warwickshire 236/100,000, Warwick 102/100,000 and Rugby 156/100,000.  So Stratford and Warwick Districts still have the lowest case rates by far. 
 
According to the government’s dashboard 17 new people had a confirmed positive test result across my Wellesbourne Division over seven days ending 20 February which translates into 170/100,000 so is considerably higher than the district average ☹.
 
The situation regarding SWFT Hospital Beds however has improved and is now 27 (41) confirmed cases of COVID-19 but there are 4 (7) patients in ICU (figures in brackets are from 19 Feb).  Capacity levels have improved with 91 unoccupied general and acute beds.
 
The cumulative deaths across Stratford District from the start of this second wave (28th August 2020) have sadly increased by a further 6 to 123 with 36 occurring in care homes, 78 in hospital, one in a hospice and seven at home and one in a communal establishment, out of a total of 732 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 571 from 538 last week within a total of 3060 all cause deaths.  The cumulative total of Covid-19 deaths in Stratford district is 291 since the start of the pandemic and in Warwickshire 1171.
 
The locally led Lateral Flow Testing facility for people without coronavirus symptoms in Stratford at has now carried out 14,761 tests with 54 positive results.
 
The messages coming out of Public Health Warwickshire remain focused on conforming to the lockdown restrictions in order to stay safe and protect everyone elseas with the schools scheduled to return on 8th March extreme vigilance and the wearing of face masks and not household mixing (unless you are in a support bubble) is still essential.
 
Have a good weekend everyone and let’s just keep doing what we have been doing and protect other people and particularly those more vulnerable of all ages.