Covid-19 cases across the Harborough district have gone up above the national average

The rise in cases in Harborough over the last fortnight are particularly linked to 18-34-year-olds
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The Covid-19 rate per 100,000 people across Harborough has gone up to 24.9 per cent – well above the national average.

The rate has increased after there were 23 new cases throughout the district over the seven-day period to Thursday September 3.

It has increased to 24.9 per cent from 18.1 per cent the previous full week.

The Covid-19 rate per 100,000 people across Harborough has gone up to 24.9 per cent – well above the national average.The Covid-19 rate per 100,000 people across Harborough has gone up to 24.9 per cent – well above the national average.
The Covid-19 rate per 100,000 people across Harborough has gone up to 24.9 per cent – well above the national average.

The latest figure comfortably tops the average rate for England of 19.7 per cent and the average for Leicestershire of 17 per cent.

Public health chiefs are now imploring anyone in Harborough showing coronavirus symptoms, such as a high temperature, constant cough and a sudden loss of sense of smell or taste, to get tested immediately.

Mike Sandys, Leicestershire County Council’s Director of Public Health, said: “We’ve seen an increase recently and, although numbers are fairly small, we need people to play their part and drive down rates.

“It’s down to us now – and testing is how we will avoid the need for local restrictions.

“If you have symptoms, you must book a test.”

He added: “To protect yourself and others, keep two metres apart, wash your hands and always wear a face covering in confined spaces.”

The rise in cases in Harborough over the last fortnight are particularly linked to 18-34-year-olds.

They include people with the virus in Market Harborough as well as Lutterworth.

Harborough is now the second-worst performing district out of the seven in Leicestershire behind Blaby – which has a Covid-19 rate per 100,000 of 31.9.

Cllr Phil King, the leader of Harborough District Council, said: “In our area we are seeing a small increase in cases.

“It’s very important that people stay vigilant and we all act together to prevent further spikes.”

He added: “We want to ensure we don’t have a situation where more restrictive measures need to be introduced as we have seen in other areas in the country.”

The county council’s public health team is working closely with district councils to get the Covid-19 message out.

County council leader Cllr Nick Rushton is imploring people to be extra vigilant as efforts are stepped up to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

He said: “If people can limit their contacts, they will be protecting themselves and their friends and families.”

You can book a test via the NHS website at: www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-testOr you can call the NHS on 119.

Here are the latest figures for all the districts, up to Thursday September 3:

Blaby

Weekly number of cases: 32

Latest Incidence per 100,000 population (weekly): 31.9

Charnwood

Weekly number of cases: 18

Latest Incidence per 100,000 population (weekly): 9.9

Harborough

Weekly number of cases: 23

Latest Incidence per 100,000 population (weekly): 24.9

Hinckley & Bosworth

Weekly number of cases: 14

Latest Incidence per 100,000 population (weekly): 12.5

Melton

Weekly number of cases: 10

Latest Incidence per 100,000 population (weekly): 19.6

NW Leicestershire

Weekly number of cases: 9

Latest Incidence per 100,000 population (weekly): 8.8

Melton

Weekly number of cases: 10

Latest Incidence per 100,000 population (weekly): 19.6

Oadby & Wigston

Weekly number of cases: 13

Latest Incidence per 100,000 population (weekly): 22.8

Leicestershire

Weekly number of cases: 119

Latest Incidence per 100,000 population (weekly): 17

England

Latest Incidence per 100,000 population (weekly): 19.7