Latest Covid-19 advice for the borough of Bury – 6 August, 2021
The weekly rate of new cases up to 31 July was 275.9 per 100,000 people, which was the 5th highest rate out of the 10 areas in Greater Manchester and below the average for the North West. The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 is broadly stable and deaths from Covid-19 remain low.
7-day case figures: Week ending 31 July: infection rate per 100,000 – 275.9 (527 new cases). Week ending 24 July: infection rate per 100,000 – 389.5 (744 new cases). Week ending 17 July: infection rate per 100,000 – 595.8 (1,138 new cases). Week ending 10 July: infection rate per 100,000 – 402.6 (769 new cases).
While this continued reduction is good news, the borough’s public health leaders have urged us to keep taking action to further drive transmission down:
• Wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport
• Meet outside as much as possible and/or let in fresh air
• Minimise the number, proximity and duration of social contacts
• Continue to wash or clean your hands frequently.
Also: please continue to test, to isolate if positive or asked to by NHS Test and Trace, and ensure you and your family members go for your first and second vaccinations at the earliest opportunity.
It all helps, and we thank everyone in Bury for remaining cautious, being considerate and – above all – staying safe.
