COVID-19
Suffolk Weekly Briefing 6 October 2021
Summary
- On Monday 19 July 2021, England moved to stage four of the road map out of lockdown, with an end to most restrictions and social distancing requirements.
- In the week to 5 October 2021 there were 2,785 new cases of COVID-19 in Suffolk. This number has increased compared to the previous week.
- The underlying rate of new weekly cases in Suffolk has increased since last week and is now at 367.3 cases per 100,000 people. This rate is higher than the rate for the East of England region (337.7/100,000) and the rate for England as a whole (337.6/ 100,000).
- In total, up to the 24September 2021, there have been 1,619 deaths in Suffolk where COVID-19 was recorded on the death certificate. There have been 3 COVID-19 related death in the most recent week of data.
- The estimated ‘R’ value for the East of England is between 0.8 - 1.1, which is higher than the previous week. The estimated ‘R’ value for England is also higher than last week (0.8-1.1). Any R value greater than 1 means the epidemic is increasing.
The parish council, working with local churches, has set up a comprehensive scheme to support villagers who are self-isolating.
The details of the scheme were on a flyer delivered to each household. Full details are described on this page and can also be found on the parish council website by following this link https://fressingfieldpc.org and on Nextdoor Fressingfield
The scheme:-
If you are staying at home because of the outbreak, you can get neighbourly help if you need it.
You may be a person who is self-isolating because you or someone in your house has got the virus. Perhaps you are in one of the vulnerable groups and have decided not to go out and about.
Either way, don't worry because volunteers are ready and eager to offer their assistance. Already 70 people have responded to this call for volunteers.
You should have had a card posted through your door that looked like this
The name and contact details will be the person coordinating help just in your part of the parish. Phone them or email them. That person is waiting to hear from you so help can be organised.
Stay safe and keep well. Don’t go hungry. Remember, food in the village can be delivered to your door:
Fressingfield Stores. Tel: 01379 586185 (note new number)
Swan Inn. Tel: 01379 586280
Munchies. Homemade local produce meals. Tel: 07970 994221.
or try the Fox and Goose for a ‘cook @ home’ special menu. See their website for details.
Waveney Foodbank Mobile 07484 394749
