Latest Covid figures show the effects of lockdown on Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth

A decrease in Covid-19 cases and an increase in vaccinations offer hope for residents
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The Warwick district has seen a big drop in positive Covid cases, according to the latest data.

In the seven days up to January 26, there was a 38% reduction in cases as the lockdown continues to have an impact.

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This means that it now has a rolling rate of 185 per 100,000 people - its lowest rate for many weeks.

A map of the Covid-19 rates. The darker the colour, the higher the rate. Note that the red colour has disappeared from the Warwick district.A map of the Covid-19 rates. The darker the colour, the higher the rate. Note that the red colour has disappeared from the Warwick district.
A map of the Covid-19 rates. The darker the colour, the higher the rate. Note that the red colour has disappeared from the Warwick district.

Seven–day rolling rates are expressed per 100,000 population and are calculated by dividing the seven day count by the area population and multiplying by 100,000

The Warwick district has the second lowest rate in the county, with Stratford recording a rolling rate of 153 per 100,000 people.

The individual wards in the Warwick district are continuing the fall - and with vaccinations continuing to increase, there is much for residents to look forward to.

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But health chiefs are urging people to remain cautious and stick to the rules in the weeks ahead.

Kenilworth South saw a 75% drop in Covid cases (from 16 to just 4 to the seven days to January 26) and it now has the lowest rolling rate in the district - 56 cases per 100,000 people.

The whole of Warwickshire has seen a fall of 27%, with a rolling rate of 245.7.

Here are the figures of the various boroughs and districts in the county, for the seven days to January 26:

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(Seven–day rates are expressed per 100,000 population and are calculated by dividing the seven day count by the area population and multiplying by 100,000).

Stratford-on-Avon

Total cases: 199

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week by 132 (-39.9%)

Rolling rate: 153.0 (below the national average)

Warwick

Total cases: 266

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week by 163 (-38.0%)

Rolling rate: 185.0 (below the national average)

Rugby

Total cases: 299

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week by 96 (-24.3%)

Rolling rate: 274.5 (just above the national average)

Nuneaton and Bedworth

Total cases: 420

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The rate has decreased relative to the previous week by 93 (-18.1%)

Rolling rate: 323.4 (above the national average)

North Warwickshire

Total cases: 236

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week by 40 (-14.5%)

Rolling rate: 361.6 (above the national average)

Warwickshire (overall)

Total cases: 1,420

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week by 524 (-27.0%)

Rolling rate: 245.7 (the national average)

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