Hartlepool – let’s stop the spread

That’s the plea from Hartlepool Borough Council following a surge in cases of Coronavirus.

There have been 494 confirmed cases in Hartlepool in the week to 12th November, that’s up from 345 cases in the previous week.

Hartlepool’s seven day rate per 100,000 is currently 527 – up from 368 seven days ago.

“The latest figures are a clear indication the virus is spreading rapidly and we simply can’t afford for that trend to continue,” said Craig Blundred, Hartlepool’s Acting Director of Public Health.

“Each and every one of us needs to recognise this when we go about our daily lives. That means reducing social contact, maintaining social distance, washing our hands regularly for at least 20 seconds and wearing a face covering over our nose and mouth in enclosed public spaces.

“If we all play our part and follow the Government restrictions, we will start to see our numbers decrease again but if we don’t, they’ll continue to rise and this could have a significant impact on our most vulnerable residents.”

Craig Blundred

Hartlepool Borough Council has created a summary document of the latest Government restrictions which can be downloaded by clicking here.

For full information on the national measures – including what they mean for working from home and business closures and the financial support available – click here.

Denise McGuckin, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Managing Director, added: “We’re currently seeing the number of Coronavirus infections rising rapidly, hospital admissions increasing, more outbreaks in our vulnerable populations and workplaces as well as in households and we all need to play our part to reverse this trend.

“But together I know Hartlepool can get through this and the good news is that if we all follow the rules, we’ll be helping protect the lives of those we love.”

Denise McGuckin