Village News

Christmas Lights

200620 | Cornwall's coronavirus 'hotspot' is revealed

Cornwall's coronavirus 'hotspot' is revealed

Cornwall's coronavirus 'hotspot' is revealed

Published by Sarah Yeoman at 11:31am 18th June 2020.

It has been revealed where in Cornwall has seen the highest number of coronavirus-related deaths.

New Office for National Statistics data shows the number of deaths involving Covid-19 split by small areas within local authorities.

Between March and May, 14 people in the Probus and Roseland area died with the virus – the most in Cornwall's 73 areas.

It follows an outbreak of coronavirus cases at a local care home in the area.

At the other end of the spectrum, there were eight areas where no deaths were recorded over the period.

The ONS data includes deaths for which coronavirus was the underlying cause, or was mentioned on the death certificate as a contributory factor.

coronavirus
Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay

The report, which updates figures published in May, shows the wide disparity in the pandemic’s impact on different communities.

In ?England, the rate of deaths related to Covid-19 in the most deprived areas was 128.3 per 100,000, more than double that in the most affluent parts of the nation.

Anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said the pandemic has laid bare the “stark” health inequalities between neighbourhoods.

“It is completely unacceptable that someone’s life chances are so profoundly affected by where they live.

“[The] statistics must act as a wake-up call – as a society with a strong sense of decency and compassion we can and must do better.”

Dave Innes, head of economics at the foundation

He added it is vital that the Government takes “bold steps” to protect people from being pulled further into poverty as the lockdown is lifted.

In May, 40 deaths in Cornwall were linked to Covid-19, including those registered up to June 6 – equivalent to 5.8 per 100,000 of the population.

coronavirus covid-19 test
Image by fernando zhiminaicela from Pixabay - CC BY

It means Cornwall's death rate ranked 21st of 27 lower-tier council areas with available data in the South West.

The rate represented a big drop from April, when it stood at 19.2.

This reflected the trend across England as a whole, where the average rate more than halved over the two months, to 20.0 in 100,000.

“Every death from this disease is a tragedy, but thanks to our health and care workers and the huge efforts of the British people, rates of Covid-19 infections are decreasing over time.

“The Government is working to understand the key drivers of disparities in infection and death rates, and the relationships between the different risk factors.

“We are taking forward the work of Public Health England’s recent Disparity Review, which will help us make a real difference to people’s lives and protect our communities from the impact of the coronavirus.”

Government spokesperson

You can find all the source data here.

 

 

via https://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/3126049/cornwalls-coronaviru...

Book page

TitleCreated
240310 | Detailed plans for affordable-led housing in Connor Downs 10th March 1 week 14 hours agoBook page
240310 | Waste collections changes Helston, Penzance, Hayle | second phase:food waste, recycling, rubbish - commences July 1 week 15 hours agoBook page
240218 | Collapsed North Quay development in Hayle described as a 'sea of despair' 3 weeks 5 days agoBook page
240214 | Hayle North Quay development collapse sees eight companies go bust Work has ground to a halt on the blocks of flats 4 weeks 16 hours agoBook page
240220 | Poling works | Grist Lane and Marsh Lane, Angarrack | expected 20 Feb 2024 0830-1630, for one day 5 weeks 6 days agoBook page
231130 | Are you ready for weekly food waste recycling? | Food Waste, Recycling and Rubbish Collection Changes 14 weeks 4 days agoBook page
230821 | People of Cornwall town 'thrown under bus' over housing plan | direct result of councillors handled Hayle masterplan 29 weeks 5 days agoBook page
230817 | When will new rubbish collection changes start, Cornwall 30 weeks 3 days agoBook page
230809 | Holiday park in Cornwall for emergency housing still empty | Sandbank site purchased Cornwall Council in Jan 2022 31 weeks 2 days agoBook page
230811 | Decision on huge solar farm at Carnhell Green: refused 31 weeks 2 days agoBook page
230809 | Nearest NHS dental practice to Cornwall taking new patients 31 weeks 2 days agoBook page
230730 | Practice Comparison: Praze-An-Beeble Surgery; Bodriggy Health Centre | 2023 GP Patient Survey 33 weeks 19 hours agoBook page