Gloucestershire records more than 600 new cases of the Delta coronavirus variant in a week - Gloucestershire Live

Gloucestershire has confirmed more than 600 cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus in a single week.

The city of Gloucester saw the highest increase of cases of the strain, which originated in India and is thought to be more infectious, with 208 new cases confirmed.

Dr Jenny Harries, the chief executive of UK Health Security Agency, has said there is a "sharp increase" across the country.

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Each district of Gloucestershire has reported more cases, some areas recording a two-fold increase.

Cotswold reported a further 41 cases bringing the total to 114.

The Forest of Dean reported another 33 cases bringing the total there to 97.

Cheltenham reported another 137 cases, which takes the total to 360.

Gloucester now has a total of 511 after another 208 cases confirmed in a week.

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Tewkesbury has confirmed a further 142 cases taking the total to 314.

Stroud has also reported a further 98 cases taking the total to 194.

Public Health England's weekly COVID-19 variant cases data show that numbers of the Delta variant in the UK have risen by 54,268 since last week to a total of 216,249.

This represents a 32% increase. The Delta variant currently accounts for approximately 99% of cases that are sequenced across the UK.

Dr Jenny Harries, chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency, said: "The data continues to show that the sharp increase in cases that we are seeing is not being followed by a similar increase in hospitalisation and death.

"This is because two doses of the available vaccines offer a high level of protection against the Delta variant.

"Getting both jabs is the best way to ensure you and the people you love remain safe, so we once again urge everyone to come forward as soon as they are eligible.

“As we approach the planned end of restrictions, we must remain cautious and careful.

"Cases are rising across the country, and whilst the vaccines offer excellent protection, they do not offer 100% protection. Be sensible, and follow “hands, face, space, fresh air” at all times and make sure to get tested if required.”

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2021-07-10 15:48:04Z
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