Congleton COVID-19 cases are on the decline.

There's cause for celebration, as Congleton is heading back into double figures, with just over 100 cases in our area.

The figures, dated September 18 suggest figures are back below to what it was a fortnight ago.

The latest GOV.UK data suggests there is at least 101 active cases in Congleton, down 36 from last week, where a sharp increase was saw.

Figures from a fortnight ago saw 104 positive tests.

For the seven days to September 18, here are the latest case figures for COVID-19 in Congleton.

Congleton wards are listed in alphabetical order

Buglawton

Cases 22 (down 14 from eight days prior)

Congleton Town

Cases 18 (-11)

Congleton West Heath

Cases 22 (-6)

Cranage & Goostrey

Cases 19 (-5)

Hightown, Mossley & Timbersbrook

Cases 20 (-1)

The good news comes as reports suggest COVID could become as redundant as the common cold by next year.

Prof Sir John Bell, who was part of the team that developed the AstraZeneca vaccine in Cambridge, said things "should be fine" once winter has passed.

Cheshire East Council do not agree with the view of 'good news'. Councillor Jill Rhodes, Cheshire East Council adults and health committee chair, said: "Unfortunately we are still seeing to a worrying level of positive case numbers.

"The public has been asked to take personal responsibility for wearing a mask, but we would ask them to continue to wear them, especially in shops and enclosed spaces.

"It is in all our hands now to keep life moving and play a positive part in containing the spread of the virus."

Professor Rod Thomson, public health consultant at Cheshire East Council, said: "With a significant number of positive cases now, it's vital residents continue to take precautions and remain Covid-aware.

"Just as Covid-19 cases are still higher than we would like, public face covering wearing seems to be significantly down."

Despite the decline in Congleton cases, there is a worrying rise of hospitalisations in Cheshire East, though it is unknown if those affected were vaccinated.

Eight people with coronavirus went into hospital on 19 September 2021.

Between 13 September 2021 and 19 September 2021, 25 went into hospital with coronavirus. This shows an increase of 25.0% compared to the previous seven days.

There were 37 patients in hospital with coronavirus on 21 September 2021.

Some people in the hospital need to use a special device called a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe.

There were two coronavirus patients in hospital beds with a mechanical ventilator on 21 September 2021.

There was one borough death within 28 days of a positive test for coronavirus reported on 23 September 2021.

Between 17 September 2021 and 23 September 2021, there have been ten Cheshire East deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.

This is an increase of 66.7% compared to the previous 7 days.

In other local COVID-19 news, businesses in our area will also be able to order an innovative COVID-19 business information toolkit to help them restart their business and help keep staff and customers as safe as possible.

Business toolkits can be ordered on the council's website.

To book or order a PCR test please visit this webpage.

For full information on where to get tested or pick up home testing kits in our area please click here or to order them to be delivered to your home visit this link.

Appointments can be made for your COVID-19 vaccine(s)here.

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