COVID-19 Weekly Update – 7Th September 2020
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COVID-19 Weekly Update – 7th September 2020 Data correct as of 7th September but subject to revision Compiled and published by Hampshire Public Health 7th September 2020 This report provides information on the COVID-19 pandemic in Hampshire and includes: • COVID -19 infections – the total numbers of cases, rates within Hampshire’s districts and overall picture across England • Deaths - total deaths, which also includes those extra deaths above the number we would normally expect in Hampshire, over recent months Infections – daily COVID-19 cases in Hampshire showing how the epidemic has progressed over time – the ‘epidemic curve’ Overall, a slow increase in the number of infections from a low point at the end of June which may be levelling off Data only includes those cases which have tested positive Caution: for the most recent week more test results are expected which means the data could change. The graph is currently showing a decrease but if new information is added this may also be amended Source: PHE dashboard (Last updated on 6th September 2020) The data now includes all cases, those which have been tested by NHS/PHE laboratories and by the Government's commercial testing partners Infection rates – Total cases per 100,000 people across Hampshire Districts • The trend in the total figures shows that the infection is slowly rising across Hampshire • The highest infection rates have been in Rushmoor and Basingstoke & Deane districts, where these have been greater than the average infection rates for England Rushmoor Basingstoke & Deane England Infections- number of cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 people across The following local authorities have been included in the watchlist following the weekly Local Action Committee meeting: Pendle, Oldham, Blackburn with England Darwen, Bradford, Rochdale, Manchester, Bolton, Tameside, Trafford, Bury, Preston, Salford, Leicester, Kirklees, Calderdale, Hyndburn, Burnley, Great Yarmouth, Sandwell, Swindon, Birmingham, Breckland, Northampton, Rossendale, Stockport, Norwich, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, South Norfolk, Broadland, North Norfolk, Corby, Kettering, Oadby and Wigston, Leeds, South Tyneside, Middlesbrough, Peterborough, Stoke-on-Trent and Luton. Weekly rate, week 36 Cumulative rate Source: Weekly Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Surveillance Report Areas on the Coronavirus Watchlist County and Unitary Authorities in England that contain districts with a level of support– Updated 4th September 2020 Area of Intervention Area of Concern Enhanced Support Hampshire (for location reference only) Number County/Unitary Authority Status Whilst the Hampshire weekly incidence rate is relatively low at 6.18 per 1 Lancashire Intervention 100,000, it reflects a general trend towards larger numbers of cases 2 Oldham Intervention 3 Blackburn with Darwen Intervention and the need to remain vigilant. 4 Bradford Intervention 5 Rochdale Intervention 6 Manchester Intervention 7 Bolton Intervention 8 Tameside Intervention 9 Trafford Intervention 10 Bury Intervention 11 Salford Intervention 12 Leicester Intervention 13 Kirklees Intervention 14 Calderdale Intervention 15 Lancashire Enhanced Support 16 Norfolk Enhanced Support 17 Sandwell Enhanced Support 18 Swindon Enhanced Support 19 Birmingham Enhanced Support 20 Northamptonshire Enhanced Support 21 Stockport Enhanced Support 22 Northamptonshire Concern 23 Leicestershire Concern 24 Leeds Concern 25 South Tyneside Concern 26 Middlesbrough Concern 27 Peterborough Concern 28 Stoke-on-Trent Concern 29 Luton Concern 30 Hampshire Reference Only Deaths Deaths due to COVID-19 are continuing to decline, - the latest weekly figure is 0 There have been no excess (extra) deaths above the number we would usually see at this time of year. Source: PHE ONS- Deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional.