Covid-19 outbreak at care home revealed as cause of Selsey's spike in cases

A 'contained outbreak' at a care home caused an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in Selsey.
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With one of the highest Covid rates in the country as of Monday, (622.6 per 100,000 cases), Selsey saw 67 new cases in one week — a 157 per cent increase

This comes at a time when most other areas in the Chichester district, and the country, are seeing a rapid reduction in the number of cases.

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Selsey Town Council said it was in contact with West Sussex County Council and Public Health England South East following the spike in cases.

A contained outbreak at a care home has caused an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in SelseyA contained outbreak at a care home has caused an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Selsey
A contained outbreak at a care home has caused an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Selsey

A West Sussex County Council spokesperson said: “A contained outbreak at a care home has caused an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Selsey.

“We wish to reassure local residents that the outbreak has been contained, but if they develop COVID-19 symptoms they should self-isolate immediately and book a free test as soon as possible at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119.

“The best way to prevent the spread of infection is to follow national lockdown rules, wash your hands regularly, wear a face covering when required and to maintain a social distance from others outside of your household.

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“A mobile testing unit will be available in Selsey from Tuesday, February 16 to Sunday, February 21, so that anyone in the town who develops COVID-19 symptoms can arrange a test quickly and locally, without having to travel far from their home. This will be by appointment only at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119.”