Officials warn ‘virus has not gone away’ in Eastbourne

In a joint statement from East Sussex County Council, Eastbourne Borough Council and Public Health England, the authorities reminded residents that everyone has a ‘part to play in controlling the virus’ in their community.

The statement reads, “The virus has not gone away and we’re seeing the fluctuation of relatively small numbers of cases in many parts of the country.

“This includes Eastbourne, where the weekly infection rate has fluctuated between 10 cases and 24 cases per 100,000 people since the beginning of June – the overall trend has not increased.

“At no point in this period has there been more than six new cases a day in Eastbourne.”

The authorities said a number of recent positive tests in the town have been in ‘carefully managed’ settings, like hospitals and other care settings.

The statement said, “We must be alert though as the infection is still circulating in the community.

“Everyone has a part to play in controlling it in their community by: keeping two metres apart from others where possible, regularly washing their hands, immediately self-isolating and arranging a test if they have symptoms of the virus.

“We are working closely together to do all we can to control the situation across all our communities.”

Coronavirus symptoms include a new persistent cough, a change in smell or taste, or a fever.

To arrange a test, visit http://www.nhs.uk/coronavirus

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