The number of new Covid-19 cases in Cumbria has fallen once again. Data has shown that for the week ending November 5 cases were down by 10%.

There were 2,085 new cases recorded which is a decrease of 224 or 10% compared to the previous week which saw 2,309 cases.

The number of cased decreased in all districts except Eden where new cases increased by 7%.

For the second week in a row, the 40-49 age group had the greatest number of new cases in Cumbria. This age group saw 359 cases in total.

However, the 12-18 and 5-11 age groups still accounted for by far the greatest rates of new cases in Cumbria. 12–18-year-olds made up for 826 cases and 5-11 accounted for 781 per 100k population.

New cases decreased from the previous week in all age groups except the 0-4 age group which saw an increase of 16, +36%, from the previous week.

In the week ending Tuesday 9 November, the number of new patients admitted to hospital with Covid-19 positive status decreased by 7 compared to the previous week.

Sadly however, in the week to Friday 29 October there were 13 COVID-19 related death occurrences in Cumbria.

Public urged to get Covid-19 and Flu vaccines

Colin Cox, Cumbria Public Health Director said: "I’m really pleased to see cases fall again and hopefully this trend continues over the coming weeks.

“There’s still a long way to go however, and with winter fast approaching I strongly encourage everyone to protect themselves by getting their winter vaccines (COVID-19 and Flu) and following the basic COVID-19 behaviours we’ve become accustomed to – hands, face, space, fresh air and test.

“More people are likely to get flu this winter as fewer people will have built up natural immunity to it during the COVID-19 pandemic and if you get flu and COVID-19 at the same time, research shows you're more likely to become seriously ill.

“So please, do your bit, get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as you can.”

To find out more about the flu and COVID-19 vaccines, including the COVID-19 booster, visit the NHS website.